Francis Bacon Quotes
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I had long had an instinct about there being a role for me in a creative industry. Maybe I didn't listen to that voice as much earlier on, but when it had become a deafening sound in my head I realised I had to go and explore it.
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You realise that having a number one record and being loved and adored isn't the most important thing in the world. But at the same time, I don't have a problem with it. What I'm trying to say is, I'm not a reluctant pop star.
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I think wine is such a big universe that it's kind of like food - it's intimidating to a lot of people, myself included.
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Facetiousness is allowable when it is the most proper instrument of exposing things apparently base and vile to due contempt.
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My father used to tell me about how musicians don't have respect from people and he was afraid about my future.
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The best part of being a vegan is the purity and peace of mind one experiences and the strong connection I feel to the animal kingdom.
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When I remember my life in Russia it is in totally dark colours.
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Even a fool knows you can't touch the stars, but it won't keep the wise from trying.
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It's time Hawaii answer doubters and produce documents proving that it is a state. What are they hiding? And why haven't we seen these documents?
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It always gave me the creeps when I saw performers who desperately wanted the audience to like them. That's not what I'm about.
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I really like working with unique and unknown artists, as they usually bring something fresh to a song.
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Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were – Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter.
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A revenue-neutral carbon tax would benefit all Americans by eliminating the need for costly energy subsidies while promoting a level playing field for energy producers.
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As image and apprehension are in an organic unity, so, for a Christian, are human body and human soul.
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Here's a sigh to those who love me,And a smile to those who hate:And, whatever sky's above me,Here's a heart for every fate.
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So many people are on television that don't know me, and they're like experts on me.
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I've always found boxing to be an incredibly pure sport. The level of character of most fighters I find very high. And it's just the best workout you can get.
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I'm glad I chose more vulnerable work about what is love and what is freedom and those kinds of things. But there's something innate in me where I always come back to characters with an edge.
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Negroes are human beings with exactly the same faults and virtues as members of the other races.
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Having friends around for a pleasant evening is one of life's most cherished joys as far as I am concerned. But when those with me are fellow believers, how much greater that joy is, for we know that it's rekindled, one day in eternity.
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I reckon I closed down at least two films companies, one of which was in Ealing in the mid 1950s.
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Praise is the reflection of virtue.
