Elvis Costello (Declan Patrick MacManus) Quotes
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The intricacies, the problems, the trials and tribulations in relationships inspire me to give words to people's journeys.
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There are a lot of good men's magazines. In England, you have 'Arena Homme+' and 'Another Man;' and in France we have 'L'Officiel Hommes.' But all are looking similar.
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We were not allowed to say, Screw, but we could say, Hump the hostess, because hump is in Shakespeare.
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I read in the paper that I'd slashed my wrists. But I didn't.
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There's a difference between a failure and a fiasco... a fiasco is a disaster of mythic proportions.
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My current companion, Gerard de Battista, is the father of my two sons.
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My children receive education that greatly emphasizes the fact they are part of a human group that has tradition, collective memory, and a state. I am a great believer in the need for Israel to be a Jewish state. I certainly believe my children will pass that on to their children.
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Disney's Tomorrowland is deeply, thoroughly, almost furiously unimaginative.
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Having this other career in music made me work harder as an actress. It's made me more professional.
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Remember, you can always find East by staring directly at the sun.
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Nothing fires me up like losing. It certainly makes you want to go that extra bit.
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Every European goes on the streets and sees medieval churches. Not if you live in Indianapolis. The most exciting letters I received were from people in places like that.
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I don't know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.
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After that I won a prize, I was with a group of ancient music of Spain that they helped me a lot with a grant, you see, during three years. And so I made my debut in 1944 and I found myself helping my family, it was a very poor family.
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There are a lot of people who helped make Queen Latifah who she is today. I don't forget, but a lot of people do and get big heads. My mom will make me walk the dogs or take out the trash when I go home. I'm not allowed to get a big head; I've still got to do the simple things in life.
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The creativity of childhood was often surrendered amid feelings of unworthiness. So the idea that others are demanding to be given it back - to be 'taught' - is disturbing.
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I don't think women should look like costumes. I don't think they should look like fashion victims. I think these (clothes) are for women that want to look sexy. They want to look smart.
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Western media only intensified the climate of fear and insecurity
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Life is full of miracles, but they're not always the ones we pray for.
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My dad played guitar, and he taught me enough to play some Beatles' songs. But primarily, I was a bookworm. I loved reading and still do. My whole family does. It was part of the family culture. Accomplished literacy was a value.
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In India, we kind of concentrate only on weight loss. I want to teach people that it is very important to be strong and fit, rather than just thin.
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The most tremendous judgment of God in this world is the hardening of the hearts of men.
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You're drinking vintage Elvis Presley wine.
