James Clavell Quotes
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I don't think many of us launched ourselves into the world of writing books fully formed.
Val McDermid -
The McCain-Feingold limit on how much you give a candidate didn't really work because people found ways to get around it.
Foster Friess -
All my life the only thing I've been good at has been climbing and throwing myself off big things.
Bear Grylls -
I seldom read anything that is not of a factual nature because I want to invest my time wisely in the things that will improve my life. Don't misunderstand; there is nothing wrong with reading purely for the joy of it. Novels have their place, but biographies of famous men and women contain information that can change lives.
Zig Ziglar -
It's important for any artist - particularly female artists - to feel completely comfortable and to know what they're trying to do.
Laura Mvula -
The true Tarot is symbolism; it speaks no other language and offers no other signs.
A. E. Waite
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As someone who works from home, my top style tip is to make sure you get dressed in the morning.
Kate Reardon -
We shouldn't judge people through the prism of our own stereotypes.
Queen Rania of Jordan -
I had two passions growing up - one was music, one was technology. I tried to play in a band for a while, but I was never talented enough to make it. And I started companies. One day came along and I decided to combine the two - and there was Spotify.
Daniel Ek -
It's ironic that when you go through a tragedy, you appreciate more. You realize how fragile life is and that there are so many things to still be thankful for.
Adam Grant -
My brother was a big marathoner. He was a great collegiate runner at Beloit College. He won his conference's races, and he did tons of marathons. I would go out and run with him every once in a while just to hang out with him.
Tate Donovan -
I feel Dress for Success is basically about empowering women who were in a disadvantaged situation. The act of wearing a suit when she's walking in the door, it's so powerful - it's about gaining control of their lives and situations.
Karen Elson
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You've got to perform in a role hundreds of times. In keeping it fresh one can become a large, madly humming, demented refrigerator.
Ralph Richardson -
The evangelical Christian faith I'd grown up with sustained me. It demanded that I refuse the drugs and alcohol on offer in our southwestern Ohio town, that I treat my friends and family kindly, and that I work hard in school. Most of all, when times were toughest, it gave me reason to hope.
J. D. Vance -
The Who on record were dynamic. Roger Daltrey's delivery allowed vulnerability without weakness; doubt and confusion, but no plea for sympathy.
Eddie Vedder Pearl Jam -
I want children, but at the moment the liberty I have now finally, has a far too high value.
Gabriela Sabatini -
It's shown and proved that hard work pays off. Make goals, achieve them and replace them with new goals.
Lance Gross -
A 'diet' is simply an individual's eating regimen: it doesn't have to mean the restrictive plan we've come to associate this word with.
Daphne Oz
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Unless you're doing Shakespeare or Chekhov... the written word is not sacrosanct.
Alan Arkin -
The 'Bolton News' is the best place for online comments. They say I'm an absolute idiot and a communist anarchist. I was never an anarchist; I was a communist!
Maxine Peake -
I had such an amazing time filming 'Major Movie Star.' I loved everyone in the cast. They all brought their own spirit to the film, and I hope that is what will be seen on screen.
Olesya Rulin -
My biggest regret is that my mother didn't see me walk on to that London Palladium stage, being the star she always wanted me to be. But I always say that when she reached Heaven, she had a word with a few agents.
Bruce Forsyth -
I want a star!
James Clavell