J. K. Simmons Quotes

Fortunately, for the first 20 years in my career, I didn't have any other responsibilities outside of myself. I didn't have a wife and kids, so I could afford to sort of barely scrape by, to do theater.

J. K. Simmons

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I've always had better luck learning things on my own. And I really love the challenge of doing it yourself and kind of being alone against the system.

Oren Peli
- Learning
- Challenge
- Luck
When it comes to setting the market values, I let that stuff take care of itself. I know my value in this league, and I know the team appreciates me. I'm going to continue to make myself an indispensable part of this roster. When you do that, when your time comes up to get a contract, you usually get a contract extension.

Aaron Rodgers
- Up
- Time
- Team
I think I would like to see more roles for South Asian performers that are more inclusive and part of the American Diaspora, the American tapestry, perhaps the way that African American and Hispanic roles have developed.

Aasif Mandvi
- American
- Think
- See
I think there is a real misconception about Indian food being super spicy. And I know that's because when you go into an Indian restaurant, it is pretty spicy. But it doesn't have to be. In fact, my husband can't handle a lot of heat. I've had to temper my cooking so that he can eat with me.

Aarti Sequeira
- Real
- Pretty
- Food
It was kind of easier for me to do records that didn't take a year or two years of my life to write and to make.

K. D. Lang
- Life
- My Life
- Year
Eventually, I grew out of my interest in motorcycles because they're quite dangerous. I don't ride them anymore. But I have this history.

Rachel Kushner
- History
- Dangerous
- Ride