Andreas Moritz Quotes
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People adored Element 13's color and luster, which reminded them of the sparkle of gold and silver - a brand-new precious metal. In fact, aluminum became more precious than gold and silver in the 19th century because it was harder to obtain.
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You get to a point where it's like you can't really do anything right, and people will pick on you for whatever decisions you make, so I just try and take no notice and get on with my music.
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Indian classical music was born when time barely existed. It developed further within the structures of royal courts and a system of patronage where the ruler or the feudal master determined all.
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People first concern themselves with meeting their basic needs; only afterwards, do they pursue any higher needs.
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One of the things I had to learn as a writer was to trust the act of writing. To put myself in the position of writing to find out what I was writing.
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We are known as one of the few truly antifascist families in Munich.
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Playing and listening to music gives you a sense of fulfilment because you have to put everything in you at its disposal.
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I've not sat with my agent going: 'Where is the next hopeless girl I can play?' They just come along.
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My tastes and inspirational artists were always rather eclectic and diverse.
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I went through a lot of phases and studied many religions. I am not into religion, I am spiritual.
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When I got the role in 'Homeland,' it really opened something up. Other people respected me more as an actor, doors were opened, and I understood for the first time that it wasn't personal. All that rejection wasn't personal.
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When you realize that the uncut 'Porgy and Bess' started me off, that I'd have the opportunity to do a ton of 'Stoppard,' 'Hairspray,' that I'm able to do 'Il Trittico' at the Met – how do I top that?
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College professors used to be badly paid and worth it. Colleges used to be modest institutions; they should go back to being modest institutions.
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People say, 'He doesn't want to be a spokesperson for the gay community.' I do, of course I do, but I want to be a spokesperson for everyone. Ya know, straight people, gay people, bisexual. I don't want it to be limited.
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The difference between art about death and actual death is that one's a celebration and the other's a dull fact.
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Brie Larson's performance in 'Room' was pretty incredible.
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I've discovered all kinds of music and done all kinds of music over the past 40 years, from playing tango with Piazzolla to all the different bands I've had.
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I love the novel because it's like a love affair. You can just fall into it and keep going, and you never know where it's going to take you.
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Going to so many book events keeps me connected with my readership while constantly reminding me that all the long hours at the drawing desk are worthwhile.
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With the juice, I try to put a lot of different kinds of vegetables in there like zucchini, kale and broccoli. It looks scary, but it's so good for your body, and I just love the taste of it. It's so fresh; I love it!
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I took on cancer like I take on everything - like a mission and a job to accomplish.
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A piece of jewelry is in a sense an object that is not complete in itself. Jewelry is a ‘what is it?’ until you relate it to the body. The body is a component in design just as air and space are. Like line, form, and color, the body is a material to work with. It is one of the basic inspirations in creating form.
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What drains your spirit drains your body. What fuels your spirit fuels your body.
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Cancer - a more or less permanent traffic jam in the body.