Martin Filler Quotes
High among the unpredictable variables that endanger the survival of worthy buildings are the vagaries of taste.
Quotes to Explore
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America tends to worship the modest talent because it doesn't put us in an uncomfortable position vis-a-vis the artist.
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It angers me when sustainability gets used as a buzz word. For 90 percent of the world, sustainability is a matter of survival.
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Breaks in trust are infuriating and hurtful, but they don't entitle you to flame out, throw a fit, or stomp around rolling your eyes. Try to keep the steam from coming out of your ears.
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It's always been my dream to just continually do really cool indie movies - character-driven stuff.
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I think music needs danger; it needs risk.
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Tick is a cartoon character, I don't know if you're familiar with him. This is the third step in his evolution. Comic book to cartoon to, now, live-action.
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There is nothing I'm any more passionate than empowering the next generation.
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I feel like a member of any group comprised of outsiders.
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The truth is, I'm just a rough old New Zealander who has enjoyed many challenges in his life.
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Elves have this superhuman strength, yet they're so graceful. Tolkien created them to be angelic spirits, but I also saw Legolas as something out of the Seven Samurai.
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I live in New York and I was only there for 2 weeks all last year.
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The emotive power of hummus all over the Middle East cannot be overstated, being the focus of some serious tribal rivalries.
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A laugh costs too much when bought at the expense of virtue.
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I'm bringing what I've always wanted: film quality work on television. That's the way it should be.
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One should know their body types well to experiment with trends.
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Since I have been singing for so many years, I don't always need to approach a song quite so laboriously and meticulously.
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I need to have some depth in my characters. That's why they are all Bengalis. I can't imagine writing a book with someone called Saxena as the hero.
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I love auditioning. Since 'The Notebook' and 'Wedding Crashers,' I don't have to audition anymore, and I miss it. You get to show your interpretation of the character. I get nervous when I don't audition. What if they hate what I want to do?
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It was never easy being Cicely Tyson. And it will not be easy being Octavia or Viola Davis.
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It's always difficult, especially the U.S. Open, the last of the Grand Slams. It's always tough because you know, the season is very long. I really played a lot this year. Sometimes it's really hard to stay focused all the time because you're really tired after the whole season.
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As to the pure all things are pure, even so to the impure all things are impure.
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To me, a writer is one of the most important soldiers in the fight for survival of the human race. He must stay at his post in the thick of fire to serve the cause of mankind.
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Through the history of rock n' roll, you see lots of bands making the mistake of putting on the tights when they get to arenas. Don't do that.
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High among the unpredictable variables that endanger the survival of worthy buildings are the vagaries of taste.
