Christopher Parker Quotes
Working on such a big film was amazing. I learned a lot. There weren't too many stunts, just some doubling.
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There is no question that chemical weapons attacks are a heinous abuse of humanity and power. But to assume that military strikes are an effective retribution for the crime committed is wrong.
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I am a massive fan of early electronica like Steve Reich, Pat Metheny and Thomas Dolby. I used to be a big raver, too, so anything dance. I love ambient music like Tunng. I love acoustic and classical, too.
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Throughout my life I have always been amazed that people couldn't listen to other people, that they couldn't hear their best intent, that there seemed to be an enormous need to demonize.
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We believe in some basic human principles - everyone should have the opportunities not just to survive, but to excel with their God-given talents and abilities. Those are the values that should be reflected in our budgets.
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I also use women as a sex object; maybe I'm kinky. However, I like to talk to them as well.
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You watch 'Whale Rider,' and I defy you to not get teary-eyed at the end there.
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One of the exciting things about reporting is going to places you've never been to before.
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When girls bully, it's very subtle, and you can't define it. At least with boys, the bullying is usually explicit, and you can deal with it. It's psychological with girls.
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Back in May of 2008, the Kindle was still quite new, and we focused on that.
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If we can provide even a few months of early warning for just one pandemic, the benefits will outweigh all the time and energy we're devoting. Imagine preventing health crises, not just responding to them.
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I'm all for being in love and whenever I like someone, I end up pretty much completely smitten.
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I've got America's best writer for $300 a week.
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I've had my share of struggle. I believe, never take success to your head or failure to your heart.
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The next time you see an outside day with a down close lower than the previous day, don't get scared, get ready to buy!
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As a spectator, you get to watch everything, but I'd much rather be playing than watching. I'll have time to watch later in my career.
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A fascinating reaction of the human brain when we fail to meet a goal is that it tells us to throw caution to the wind and make things even worse, which ultimately leads to us giving up.
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Maybe because I bat aggressively and go for big hits at times, people tend to remember my batting. But I have always done well as a stumper, too.
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Whether I'm a bit of an old soul or not, I am who I am, and that doesn't change, whether I'm with adults or with my friends.
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Every few years, I think, 'Maybe now I'm finally smart enough or sophisticated enough to understand 'Ulysses.' So I pick it up and try it again. And by page 10, as always, I'm like, 'What the hell?'
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Sharing presumes and creates equality.
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Babies are born bow-legged in South Dakota. By the age of 12, they can purchase guns. At 14, they can take their driving test. Fortunately, since the geographical area of South Dakota can accommodate both France and Germany, but has a population of only 750,000, the chances of hitting anything are pretty slim.
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I like Joaquin Phoenix. He's an amazing actor and he's so buff.
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I acquired quite a lot of technical skill and got quite a long way with my painting, but I never felt I was doing what New Zealand was about with my paint.
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Working on such a big film was amazing. I learned a lot. There weren't too many stunts, just some doubling.
