N. T. Wright Quotes
I feel about John's gospel like I feel about my wife; I love her very much, but I wouldn't claim to understand her.
N. T. Wright
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A lot of directors in my experience are very receptive. They see what you do first, and then they want to find a place to put the camera, and they tweak you here and there.
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I feel about John's gospel like I feel about my wife; I love her very much, but I wouldn't claim to understand her.
N. T. Wright
