David Guterson Quotes
The real question is: How do you react? What do you do next? Evade responsibilities? Bury yourself in work? What do you do? All three of my novels take up that question, although none gives an answer.
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Cuba needs a dose of perestroika.
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I just wonder where I was when the talent was being given out, like George Benson, Kenny Burrell, Eric Clapton... oh, there's many more! I wouldn't want to be like them, you understand, but I'd like to be equal, if you will.
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A good lie detector doesn't jump to conclusions but tries to understand the person across the table, her personality, and her motivations. Your goal as a lie spotter isn't to point the finger and say, 'You're lying' - your goal is to get to the truth.
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I like bangers and really testosterone-fueled stuff.
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I always tell people I went to the Harvard School of Comedy in front of America.
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What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.
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Pablo wanted to be loved and accepted. He wanted to destroy the elite he despised so much, but he also wanted to be the president of Colombia.
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Politics is largely a matter of heart.
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It's nice for me to be in touch with a younger generation.
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I have this data bank garbage can in the back of my head that is an emotional collection of events that have occurred in my life.
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I can't speak for the other authors, but what I hoped to achieve was to illuminate certain corners of the Lucas universe that hadn't yet been explored.
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I think what we need, especially in publishing, is more commissioning editors and editors who are people of colour.
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I didn't record any additional dialogue for this CD, they are excerpts pulled from existing episodes.
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What bothers me, I guess, is when I get these messages from girls on Twitter, and they're like, 'God, you're my idol, I really admire you.' It's like, 'Admire me for what? What have I done?' It's not that being in a Burberry campaign, or walking in a Chanel show is nothing. It's just... I know I can do more.
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I took a whole stunt course and pretty much got certified as a stunt driver. It's ridiculous how easy it is once you understand the car and know how to do it.
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Winston Churchill was not entirely British. His mother was American, making Sir Winston part Iroquois Indian.
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You don't have to be gay to be attracted to your friend.
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Psychoanalytic investigation has shown that in mental patients excessive affection often turns to violent hostility.
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I've directed enough in the theatre and a couple of films to know that - to feel fairly secure that if I find a story that I really like I can probably get it done somewhat.
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I'm profoundly lucky. I really like it. I really like my work. I've liked it since I was 5 years old.
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I still have a reputation as an eccentric. But the fact is that audiences probably mix up my roles with me as a person.
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How do you observe something you can't see? This is the basic question of somebody who's interested in finding and studying black holes. Because black holes are objects whose pull of gravity is so intense that nothing can escape it, not even light, so you can't see it directly.
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I don't think that anyone can prepare for raising a child. I think it's one of those jobs that is far more overwhelming than you could ever expect and far more satisfying than you can ever expect.
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The real question is: How do you react? What do you do next? Evade responsibilities? Bury yourself in work? What do you do? All three of my novels take up that question, although none gives an answer.
