David Dinkins Quotes
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I felt audiences are happier to take comedy people who play darker people because there's a link between the psychosis of comedy and the psychosis of being a twisted character.
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The whole atmosphere of the book, the tone of 'The Hobbit,' is of a kid's adventure story, told in the first person by Tolkien, who is introducing young people to the notion of Middle-earth. A lot of it is very light-hearted.
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Oh I've done bungee jumping. Skydiving, I have motorcycles that I ride. I'm a little bit of an adrenaline junkie in that way.
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There are lots of concerns facing English football but for me the major one is the way in which football clubs are run by owners, whether they are growing organically and sustainably and how that is being policed by the football authorities.
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A lot happens in 20 years.
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The reason grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is that they have a common enemy.
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Ethel Merman would stay with a show for years and tour with it. So would Mary Martin, the great stars. They recognized the value of that success and nurtured it. Now, you come from Hollywood, you play 12 weeks and go away. I don't think that's the best policy.
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There are many things I love in this world. Music, acting, and animals are at the top of that list.
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I am not gay; I don't have a relationship with Ricky Martin.
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The modern era of continuity planning began under President Ronald Reagan.
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Every man supposes himself not to be fully understood or appreciated.
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I read my first P.G. Wodehouse when I was 12.
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Oh, how I treasure this freedom. I really do It's a glorious, wonderful experience. I am off marriage - for life!
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It wasn't easy getting 'GoodFellas' started.
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I describe myself as an environmentalist not because I'm marching in the street with placards but because I like to be in the woods by myself.
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Fashion is about dressing according to what's fashionable. Style is more about being yourself.
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It's a classic album. If it ain't better than 'The Truth,' it's right there with it. I wouldn't say it if I ain't think so, 'cause 'The Truth' was my baby. That's the pure album.
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We need to work tirelessly to help create new jobs and good jobs here in Florida.
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I think we have to be very careful when we toss around terms like 'cut health care costs.' We would do very well to expect a cut in the rate of increase.
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People should not be imprisoned without having the ability to challenge the legality of that imprisonment.
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I'm trying to cultivate a long-term career rather than get every job right this minute. That'd be putting too much pressure on myself. I'd go crazy if I thought like that.
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Two criminals were crucified with Christ. One was saved; do not despair. One was not; do not presume.
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For me, the one relationship in my life that I cherish the most has to be the one I share with my parents, especially my mother.
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Well, I was about six or seven, and my mother and father separated.
