Derek Walcott Quotes
I can be upset by malice. Most critics are very poor poets. Poetry is a craft that takes a lot to appreciate, and there are some critics who have no ear for it. An irresponsible critic can do a lot of psychic damage, but eventually, they don't affect your work.
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I work grief and sadness out of my body when I dance, and I bring in joy and rhythm.
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Those who do not read criticism will rarely merit to be criticised.
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I knew that I wanted to be an actor; how to go about it was the question. I went to Australia for my studies; from there I told my dad that I also want to do a course in performing arts, but my father refused. So I completed my studies and came back. But I kept poking him, saying that acting is something that I want to do.
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Since my illness, I've felt the presence of my angels.
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I usually take a two-hour nap from one to four.
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SAP is a great company, but they have their work cut out for them if they want to compete in databases.
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I was living with my mom in a tiny apartment in Chula Vista, near Third and H Street behind the 7-Eleven. It was crazy to be on the phone with Stevie Wonder. I felt like a meteor hit our apartment!
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Every month that we do not have an economic recovery package 500 million Americans lose their jobs.
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Medical school education and post graduate education emphasize thoroughness.
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I can be upset by malice. Most critics are very poor poets. Poetry is a craft that takes a lot to appreciate, and there are some critics who have no ear for it. An irresponsible critic can do a lot of psychic damage, but eventually, they don't affect your work.
