Neri Oxman Quotes
Look at spiders. They use about eight different properties of silk for different functions. The spider is like a multimaterial 3D printer.
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After I left college, I went to work at the Royal Opera House in London, which became a real catalyst for me because it made me realize that I was interested in cinema and in the way life is thrust at you. So I started making films.
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Golf was never a religion to me.
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The reason a poet is a poet is to write poems, not to advertise himself as a poet.
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But I also think that the more you reason collectively about what the project should be at the beginning of the process, the more you can improvise later.
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The Japanese version comes with a translation, but that's different from the lyrics, so people could look things up and find a translation of their own if they're interested.
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I don't know how to make Harper and Alloy want me, not just my name.
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I volunteer with School on Wheels in Los Angeles, and I also tutor with Koreh L.A.
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I came up with a story and I wrote it.
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Soap opera seems to be a dirty word, but actually they are the most popular shows we have.
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To have success in your professional life is not so hard. To succeed as a man is more difficult.
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You can condemn and criticize religion... all those things are fine, but you can't mock and disrespect people.
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I'm just going to go with it for as long as it lasts.
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To be half-naked for a Greek mythology movie, it's a piece of art. You know, there's nothing vulgar in there.
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I am a bit of a Cheap Pete, but I do spend a fortune on books and false moustaches and practical jokes.
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I love all animals. I just happen to prefer cats. They're really chill, and they're loving yet not loving. I relate to them, in a way.
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The interesting thing about movies, it's not always - y'know, you have to have structure etc and all those things, but an audience responds, in many ways, we walk away and certain things stay in our heads that are memorable.
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I think, certainly in the more civilized societies, women's roles are growing in power all of the time.
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Ember Moon is extremely talented, and Daria, from Tough Enough, she's very unique and cool. The fans are going to get behind her. As for Asuka, she is phenomenal.
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I remember once being told by a casting person, years ago, that I shouldn't pursue a career in the business because of the color of my skin. The fact that I remember it today means it stuck with me. I thought that was really stupid advice and advice nobody should ever give someone.
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No one ever tells a story to help you figure out where to go when a door closes on you.
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In the 20 long, hungry years between my late teens and late 30s I bought in to virtually every new diet and/or exercise regime that hoved into view, particularly at this most vulnerable time for those of us prone to poor body image - a new year.
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Ultimately, that is the definition of bravery: not being afraid of yourself.
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So I - the thought that I would physically be different was - it's not a thrill, I have to tell you. It's kind of - it brings you up short. But I was able to look at it right away.
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Look at spiders. They use about eight different properties of silk for different functions. The spider is like a multimaterial 3D printer.
