Dave Barry Quotes
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No, I had not read any other comedian's book. Not that I don't enjoy other comedians; I'm just not a reader.
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There isn't much in the way of pure communist spirit, because the whole nation seems to be engaged in capitalistic enterprises. Much of the country still operates under government control.
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Almost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess.
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Experimental science is fascinating, but I don't want to do it. I want other people to do it, and I'll read about it.
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We should involve the whole world in the handling of this refugee crisis.
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Remember our proud history of social justice, universal health care, public pensions and making sure no one is left behind. Let's continue to move forward.
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Men have looked upon the desert as barren land, the free holding of whoever chose; but in fact each hill and valley in it had a man who was its acknowledged owner and would quickly assert the right of his family or clan to it, against aggression.
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Just for the record, I personally do agree with some of the sentiments of Rabbi Meir Kahane. I think he was right about certain things, wrong about other things, but I have absolutely nothing, no association whatsoever with Kahane Chai leaders.
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The water cooler conversation in every job I've had is sports, it's what did you do this weekend, it's 'How are your parents doing?'
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We must not become the new puritans and reject our society. We must address and master the future together. It can be done if we restore the belief that we share a sense of national community, that we share a common national endeavor. It can be done.
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When we started off it was all nervous energy and we probably played everything twice as fast as we do now.
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I have no interest whatsoever in being a high-fashion model, nor is it possible.
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I've always had money because of my early success with Cream, so I tell young musicians to aim to write their own material, because owning the composition rights makes a very big difference.
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Sometimes I want to party, sometimes I want to fight and sometimes I want to cry.
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Ferran Adria making hamburgers... some thought it was crazy. But getting them perfect was a challenge. Plus I'm fascinated by all aspects of food.
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A titled leader relies heavily on positional power to get things done; a natural leader is able to mobilize others without the whip of formal authority.
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I think a lot of people, if they get the opportunity to do some acting, they think, 'I might be a star.'
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For it is the chief characteristic of the religion of science, that it works, and that such curses as that of Aporat’s are really deadly.
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The fraction of Americans working in occupations concerned primarily with information has increased from 20 to nearly 50 percent of the work force.
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God's cause is committed to men; God commits Himself to men. Praying men are the vice-regents of God; they do His work and carry out His plans.
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The artist's role isn't to tell people how to feel, but reflect.
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In the States, this type of jam-band phenomena has opened it up for groups to improvise, admittedly more in the groove area, as opposed to the straight-ahead jazz thing - which is good for me, as that's one part of where I'm at. It's been so great playing these gigs and seeing kids come out and the whole college scene.
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I love that fact that Kayla actually persevered and went back to her sport. That's the role models. Sometimes, things like that happen and what do you do? Do you crumble with your life or do you go forward?
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Eugene is located in western Oregon, approximately 278 billion miles from anything.
