Kathy Acker Quotes
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My neighbors think I do nothing because I don't go to a job, which is fine and good.
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If you want to cultivate a habit, do it without any reservation, till it is firmly established. Until it is so confirmed, until it becomes a part of your character, let there be no exception, no relaxation of effort.
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What can you say about a society that says that God is dead and Elvis is alive?
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My mother and my grandmother are pioneers of Mexican cuisine in this country, so I grew up in the kitchen. My mom, Zarela Martinez, was by far my biggest influence and inspiration - and toughest critic.
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In Germany I am not so famous.
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America believes what's good for us is good for the world. It's very difficult to understand that that's not necessarily true.
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I started riding the whole 'fluffy' train, and it's a cute word and socially a lot more acceptable than someone saying is fat or obese. If you call a girl 'fat,' yo, she'll raise hell, but if you say, 'Aw girl, look at you, you're fluffy,' there's almost a sexy appeal to it.
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It makes sense to have cameras in places where terrorism and crime are of particular concern - such as in Times Square or near major bridges and tunnels. It would be more troubling to learn, however, that the government has focused cameras on the front doors of our homes just to keep track of our comings and goings.
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I don't expect to live forever, but I do intend to hang on as long as possible.
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My main concern is meeting with public because my main commitment, main interest is promotion of human value, human affection, compassion and religious harmony.
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Generally, I find a lot to be grateful for.
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Sales don't always have anything to do with good or brilliant or original. Sales are about appeal.
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Our music comes from our hearts - and it always has.
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Of our relation to all creation we can never know anything whatsoever. All is immensity and chaos. But, since all this knowledge of our limitations cannot possibly be of any value to us, it is better to ignore it in our daily conduct of life.
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Do you know how many companies have wanted me to do an energy drink for them because I named my book 'Crush It!'? It might be fun one day, but right now I think it would undermine the personal brand I've built.
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In the '70s, my playing was completely untutored, but it sounded good to me, and I tried to find ways to make those very simple things work in more ambitious contexts.
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The terrorist attacks of September 11th and the courageous actions of our armed forces in Afghanistan and Iraq remind us that friends of tyranny and enemies of freedom still exist.
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My memories of events and games are fragmented.
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... people only count their misfortunes; their good luck they take no account of. But if they were to take everything into account, as they should, they'd find that they had their fair share of it.
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It's amazing - 2015 has been a fantastic year for me because of the records I've broken and the wins I've had.
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Men and women are from different zip codes. All guys understand - well this is just my opinion - you guys don't understand with words. You guys understand with actions.
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If you want to see what judgment looks like, go to the cross. If you want to see what love looks like, go to the cross.
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To make the Billboard Hot 100 is my dream.
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Traveling around I don't think people are that horrible, I think they just don't know.
