Martin Freeman Quotes
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There's a long tradition of black folks pleading with white people. It's a tradition that emerges from political necessity, so I get it; I'm just not very interested in it.
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Every employee needs to know that there's somebody out there that they serve. And when we don't let people know that for one reason or another, we're depriving them of a fulfilling job.
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There's not much room for eccentricity in Hollywood, and eccentricity is what's sexy in people.
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What we know for sure from our work and from others' is that mice have a life span of 1,000 days, dogs have 5,000 days, and we humans have 29,000 days. Recognizing that the duration is limited, and aging is inevitable, focus the attention on enhancing the quality of the days you have.
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If there is anything that a man can do well, I say let him do it. Give him a chance.
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There comes a time when money doesn't matter.
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Secretly, I think everyone who makes fun of California really does want to be in California.
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My hearing has suffered seriously; just now I am obliged to have the assistance of an ear trumpet. Think of that, my beauty! - There 's a state for your old Lover to be in! - No more tender whisperings! Imagine sweet confessions to be made through an ear trumpet!
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Fiji had experienced the ordeal of two military coups.
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I've had the same barber since I was about 14 years old.
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There's no greater feeling in the world than when you can put a smile on somebody's face just by walking into a room. It's unbelievable. And if I have that power, who am I to waste it, you know?
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You can't tolerate anybody attempting to threaten or intimidate your body. You must respond with force.
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I don't have a fear of aging or a fear of death.
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Power says if you are a committee chairman, your idea is good only because you have got power.
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You have to respect your audience. Without them, you're essentially standing alone, singing to yourself.
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Ireland and America, music-wise, are very closely related. The Irish came over with their fiddles in hand, and you can hear it in the bluegrass and rockabilly. I love it when music from different countries combine.
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Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied.
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When you're filming, it's very different from what you see on screen.
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The thing that I really love about film is that it is with you forever - it goes to your children, and they get to see it again and again and have it forever.
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The talent is always there and art is cyclical. I'm optimistic.
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To be mundane and poor is the curse of life!
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I think in any situation, so much of effective leadership is when it comes from your own personality. And I feel very fortunate to be comfortable in the Colts locker room, where people can be who they are, and they don't have to change it when they show up to work that day.
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To accept anything on trust, to preclude critical application and development, is a grievous sin.
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I value being able to go into a record shop and people leaving me alone.
