James Bobin Quotes
My films have a lot of historical context; I'm a huge fan of ruins. You see a lot of ruin work in my movies, I like ruins.
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It is not possible, given any degree of optimism and generosity in regard to people in general, to set a time limit on creative reflection or a limitation on the number of people involved in the creation.
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I always knew I would make the record that I made in 'Carter Girl.'
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You get to a point where it's like you can't really do anything right, and people will pick on you for whatever decisions you make, so I just try and take no notice and get on with my music.
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Humor's always been the problem of my work, hasn't it? When working, I feel satisfied when I surprise myself. And when I surprise myself, I wind up laughing.
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There is no chance and anarchy in the universe. All is system and gradation. Every god is there sitting in his sphere.
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This is the people's money, and we need to use it on their priorities. Increasing the pay of members of Congress is not their priority.
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The American people know something is wrong as far as energy is concerned. They don't think they are being told the truth.
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I almost laughed about the Machiavellian plans of the presidents of the United States.
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We are saved by grace, not by the works of the law. But don't be so quick to write the law off.
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I'm not on Twitter, and I don't read the papers day to day, so I am somewhat protected. There's this weird separation between your private and public persona.
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I don't believe we have defined health care reform very well in this country.
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My normal life is like being on holiday.
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People think that I can just walk into a room and get a job, but of the 200 interviews and auditions I go through a year, I may get three yeses. I just have to use my sense of humour to get me through.
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When I was at school, I used to end every school day with fountain pen ink all over my hands and face and down my shirt.
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In metros, girls are very independent, conscious and aware. But in the interiors of our country, where education is not given importance, they continue to be oppressed. But it is important for every woman to acknowledge what she wants from herself rather than going for what people expect from her.
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I think there's a fear of difference in American cinema.
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When I die, I hope they don't cremate me 'cuz I'll burn forever.
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I like to have fun, but I also try to make time for my son.
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I'll be honest: I was a super-late bloomer, and I was kind of a prude.
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I like to play music and sleep. But most of all, I love to work... I don't really play sports, so I like to spend my time playing guitar or piano.
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Labor is work that leaves no trace behind it when it is finished, or if it does, as in the case of the tilled field, this product of human activity requires still more labor, incessant, tireless labor, to maintain its identity as a 'work' of man.
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Whatever I do today is the whole continuum of my experience. Like John Dewey said in his book ‘Art as Experience,’ you can’t separate experience from the work of art. So, if I write for the symphony today, you’re listening to everything that’s happened to me since I was 18 years old.
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When you first hear the name 'Max Irons,' you'd be forgiven for assuming that Marvel comics has come up with a new superhero.
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My films have a lot of historical context; I'm a huge fan of ruins. You see a lot of ruin work in my movies, I like ruins.
