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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It is important not to suppress your feelings altogether when you are depressed. It is equally important to avoid terrible arguments or expressions of outrage. You should steer clear of emotionally damaging behavior. People forgive, but it is best not to stir things up to the point at which forgiveness is required. When you are depressed, you need the love of other people, and yet depression fosters actions that destroy that love. Depressed people often stick pins into their own life rafts. The conscious mind can intervene. One is not helpless.
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There's a great and unutterable beauty in all this.
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I only want to work with interesting filmmakers.
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I let the evening unfold. I'm the sort of guy who likes to sit in the chair and look at the wine glass.
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He who, when called upon to speak a disagreeable truth, tells it boldly and has done is both bolder and milder than he who nibbles in a low voice and never ceases nibbling.
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You're drinking vintage Elvis Presley wine.
