Ellen Stofan Quotes
If I had an unlimited budget, I would really be probing that question of life because we know what the questions are, and we know what the destinations are.
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If you think about it, you can have the best CGI, but you can always tell that it is CGI. Your brain can spot that is not real even though you think it looks cool. Your brain knows the truth, so you don't jump and you don't scream. It was very important for me to expose the audience to real elements.
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At some point, you grow out of being attracted to that flame that burns you over and over and over again.
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Language is the most extraordinary invention in the history of humanity, the one which came before everything and which makes it possible to share everything.
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I shall have a beautiful dream tonight. I also wish everyone to have a beautiful dream.
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I'm pretty much a thrift shop gal. Flea markets on Sundays.
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There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island.
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I think every major character I've played was originally for an older woman. I have no idea what that says. I guess I'm mature for my age.
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'The Simpsons' money got bigger and bigger. When I left 'The Simpsons', no one thought that this thing was going to still be around. It's the cumulative effect. It's like, 'Oh my God, 25 years later, and it's still coming in.'
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I really don't know the secret to it, but I'd like to think my desirability is a combination of my personality, my image, and, most importantly, the kind of films I do.
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The Barenboim Foundation has nothing to do with politics.
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I have a very short attention span.
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I was always a writer – working on campaigns was never a profession for me. It was something I did on the side, really, so the trajectory hasn't been a political operative who likes to dabble in writing and finds himself into stumbling on film and TV – that was always my goal.
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Leadership that exploits and sacrifices young people on the altar of its goals is nothing more than raw, demonic power. Genuine leadership is found in ceaseless efforts to foster young people, to pave the way forward for them.
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Travelling was a big part of my childhood and one that I value very much. In some respects, I can't help but be a bit of a gypsy as an adult. I get fidgety if I'm in one place for longer than three months.
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The fighter loses more than his pride in the fight; he loses part of his future. He's a step closer to the slum he came from.
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The Palestinians must be brought to an understanding that Jerusalem will always remain under Israeli sovereignty and that there is no point for them in opening negotiations about Jerusalem.
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Compassion is the key in Islam and Buddhism and Judaism and Christianity. They are profoundly similar.
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Pitching keeps you in the games. Home runs win the game.
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Take heed of loving me.
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There must be a goal at every stage of life! There must be a goal!
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There are no plans that always work in life. For me, the secret to happiness is being positive and looking at the brighter side of my life.
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Your destiny is to fulfill those things upon which you focus most intently. So choose to keep your focus on that which is truly magnificent, beautiful, uplifting and joyful. Your life is always moving toward something.
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If I had an unlimited budget, I would really be probing that question of life because we know what the questions are, and we know what the destinations are.
