Malik Bendjelloul Quotes
There are a few really fantastic stories left, and that kind of gives you some inspiration to find even new ones.
Quotes to Explore
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I chose New Orleans because New Orleans chose me. This city gave me my dad and my love of life.
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Inappropriateness is funny to me. Rudeness is hilarious.
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I do remember the tour of 'Cats' in Philadelphia. I was 12 and had a stomach bug.
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Many people focus on my power and talk about my power, but I have many more qualities in the ring. I like to surprise everyone.
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I like strong female characters. I try to write them as role models for young girls.
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I'd sing all day, every day, all the time if I thought it didn't sound like dying cats.
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We must continue research into new forms of energy and into more efficient use of existing energy sources.
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I don't care who's on the label, because I have a job to do.
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Well, yeah, but I probably wasn't as open about my desperation.
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What a publication can do is to help people get a clearer picture without jumping to any rash conclusion. I'm very happy that the 'Post' can take the responsibility to report on China in a broader and deeper way. I believe the 'Post' must be fair to our readers. We should let our readers see China from more angles and perspectives.
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You keep learning all the time.
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The first job I ever had was singing in a jazz club when I was like 15 with my friend, and we earned like 70 bucks. We were like, 'Oh my God!'
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People I respect complimenting me on my work in fashion is more exciting to me than anything I ever achieved as a Spice Girl.
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I would watch anything with Meryl Streep in it.
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I do not favor the gag order.
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I have to clean my room and unload the dishwasher, wash the pans, and feed the dogs.
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I did notice growing up that there are so many things, obstacles and things, that people think you can't do because you're Muslim or because you're wearing a hijab. You hear a lot of no's. That was something that I wanted to see change.
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You lose the speed before the stamina.
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Never, for the sake of peace and quiet, deny your own experience or convictions.
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I definitely take after my dad, looks-wise. But my mum is my greatest inspiration. All the women in my family are amazing. They're hilarious. I love funny people.
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I think about my audience when I write, to some extent. Thinking of writing for young adults, I try to keep the stories moving, never a dull moment, to hold their interest.
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I try to be the clown and court jester and make people laugh. At the same time, you have people in the hospital who have had gastric bypass or lap-band surgery and they still have to work out. If you don't work out and eat healthy, you'll look like a melted candle.
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There are a few really fantastic stories left, and that kind of gives you some inspiration to find even new ones.
