Kristian Nairn Quotes
I saw what religion did to people when I grew up, and I certainly didn't want any part of it. That turned me off it.
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Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it.
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I'm not an anti-capitalist, or anarchist. I want capitalism to work.
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It's no longer a question of staying healthy. It's a question of finding a sickness you like.
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In the future, I want to have super-fights.
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Any guy that's not working with the same amount of intensity and passion that I do, I don't want to know.
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I'm the most Colombian of the Colombians, even though I've lived 47 years outside of Colombia. I've lived 13 years in New York, and I never did a painting about New York. I've lived in France more than 30 years, and I've never painted Paris.
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My great-grandchildren will not be able to enjoy the Gulf Coast of Louisiana the way I have.
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No good actor ever stops learning. He is constantly evolving.
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I'm lucky in some ways in that I really don't need more than five or so hours of sleep.
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Democracy presumes that we're all created equal; competition proves we are not, or else every race would end in a tie.
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It's like the brooding hen sitting over a china egg.
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Growing up, there were TV shows that were very funny but very traditional. Classic things like 'Fawlty Towers,' obviously, and 'Blackadder' were pretty traditionally shot. And then there were the ones that start to break the mold or be really ambitious. The ones that spring particularly to mind would be 'The Young Ones.'
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Overall I enjoy a certain anonymity. I live a very normal, very ordinary life.
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We should all love animals.
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Designer clothes worn by children are like snowsuits worn by adults. Few can carry it off successfully.
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Online hierarchies are inherently dynamic. The moment someone stops adding value to the community, his influence starts to wane.
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What's so brave about being bald? I've not fought for my country or found the cure for cancer - I've just gone out without my hat on!
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To me, it's just like, if you have talent, and you're lucky enough to find where you fit, and you work with the right people, it's not exalted at all.
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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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Unfortunately, any girl - unless you're playing the action hero - is going to end up at some point handcuffed, gagged, and waiting for the hero to save her.
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The world needs new leadership, but the new leadership is about working together.
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We served on the editorial board of a literary monthly called Face in 1968 and 1969. He was a young writer, and I was also interested in broad cultural issues. We agreed on all major issues and became friends.
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As a wife, daughter, friend, and the founder and CEO of LearnVest, my schedule is anything but simple. But I learned early on how meticulously manage my time.
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I saw what religion did to people when I grew up, and I certainly didn't want any part of it. That turned me off it.
