Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Quotes
Some men feel threatened by the idea of feminism. This comes, I think, from the insecurity triggered by how boys are brought up, how their sense of self-worth is diminished if they are not 'naturally' in charge as men.
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If I could work with Joan Van Ark every day for the rest of my life I would.
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The words of truth are always paradoxical.
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If you write a novel alone you sit and you weave a little narrative. And it's O.K., but it's of no account.
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I am actually one of those who took President Obama at his word when he first ran - that he would get us out of ill-advised wars, that he would do something about health care costs, and that he would protect civil liberties. Like many Americans, I was disappointed.
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Breaking the world record in '92 was a very special personal moment, but I'd say my favorite moment as a decathlete was winning the Olympic gold medal. It was a lot of years of work, and when I won it, it was more a sense of relief than jubilation or exaltation.
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I grew up thinking it was wonderful to be big and strong and to be able to knock down other children in the playground if I needed to. But I never felt the need.
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No phone, a movie, a glass of wine, and some salad. Perfect!
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I very much want to be in the business of creating content, of doing stories all over the world rather than figuring out what the business model is for 'Newsweek' on the iPad, although that's very important work as well.
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Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.
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If you get something like 'Avatar,' it opens up a lot of big blockbuster doors.
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I loved politics and, I confess, I enjoyed politicians immensely.
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When you feel totally alone in your thoughts and feelings, there's someone out there who is going through what you went through, even if it's the strangest, weirdest thing you could think of.
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In 1973, America imported 30 percent of its crude oil needs. Today, that number has doubled to more than 60 percent. Gas prices are as high as they are now in part because we've had no comprehensive national energy policy for the past few decades.
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The number of business leaders who asked me to lower their taxes can be counted on one hand.
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Because of the way tech is changing, and becoming cheaper and user-friendly, it's becoming easier to make films cheaply, maintaining quality.
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Before, I was so stupid. But, you know, when you have friends who died on the street, you say, okay, let's calm down. It's not the kind of energy I want to have in life. I want to go slower, and longer.
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I never saw film stars at home. We had no maid, no cook, no swimming pool.
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Michael Pollan is a champion. In all ways. A man of great integrity, humor, and common sense and kindness.
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It wasn't so much of a controlled effort to end up as part of the Goth scene.
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It's wonderful to see parents come together and openly support their LGBTQ kids at my shows.
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The tortures of present death disturb him not, but the recollection of his fall, fills him with a holy sorrow.
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I like to hang on to cars. I'm not one of these guys that goes flipping cars all the time. If I find a car I like, I stick with it.
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We're moved by emotions and characters and stories. We love that.
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Some men feel threatened by the idea of feminism. This comes, I think, from the insecurity triggered by how boys are brought up, how their sense of self-worth is diminished if they are not 'naturally' in charge as men.
