Christopher Miller Quotes
There's something that's delightful about things getting bigger and more over-the-top. Sometimes it's empty, and other times, it's just fun.
Quotes to Explore
-
We can't continue with a justice of vengeance. Peace will require us to accept a certain degree of impunity; it's inevitable.
-
The difference between a violin and a viola is that a viola burns longer.
-
For me, each nuance of a color is in some way an individual, a being who is not only from the same race as the base color, but who definitely possesses a distinct character and personal soul.
-
Anti-inflammatories always seemed to work well for my joints, but the problem was you couldn't take them all the time.
-
I think the interesting thing about the word 'posh' is that it is so relative; it's quite a provocative title because people have strong feelings about that word.
-
I just try to keep it simple, not let too many outside things influence me.
-
Celine Dion is my major inspiration.
-
When you lose, you're more motivated. When you win, you fail to see your mistakes and probably no one can tell you anything.
-
Back in the day, cooking definitely was the thing where you could make a lot of money. Also, it was something that I liked to do.
-
My mother is a beautiful writer. Writing letters back and forth with her was an athletic endeavor, and it became something I really looked forward to.
-
Unlike fashion, art isn't applied. It doesn't have to serve anybody. It doesn't have to be there for any other reason than to give an impression of what the world is about.
-
Forty percent of my portfolio is in the U.S. In the rest of the world, most of the places I invest in or invested in are Brazil, Russia, Germany with a little bit of Turkey, China, India, France and Israel sprinkled in there.
-
The way I work, things are very nuanced; not everything is explained.
-
Our research is so complex that the resources of a single region of the world are no longer enough - both intellectually and economically, it must be a global effort.
-
Upon the death of my father, our family and myself were emotionally and financially exhausted.
-
The optimal use of natural resources can be made only if there is a well-thought-out policy framework for their exploitation towards a particular end use.
-
Granted, I've changed internally as I've gotten older - I take it easy, I know when to stop and take care of myself, I laugh much more and with my belly and soul - but this comes from the confidence and acceptance that comes with maturity.
-
With movies, you can do a lot more roles a lot faster. My favorite thing about acting is taking on new characters. It's fun switching it up at times. No matter what, I feel so honored and blessed to be 16 and already living my dream. It's really special.
-
If there is any sense of order to the universe, acting is what I am meant to do. I'm not manufactured. I know acting isn't real, that it's temporary. If there is any theme to the roles I play, it is emotional vulnerability and availability.
-
We don't believe other people's experiences can tell us all that much about our own. I think this is an illusion of uniqueness.
-
The first draft of 'Ex Machina' is extremely different than the finished film. That would be like 10% of the original draft stayed into the shooting script.
-
It's a difficult business, creating a new, alternative civilization.
-
I cast my bread on the waters long ago. Now it's time for you to send it back to me - toasted and buttered on both sides.
-
There's something that's delightful about things getting bigger and more over-the-top. Sometimes it's empty, and other times, it's just fun.
