James Ellroy Quotes
I am conservative by temperament. I disapprove of criminal activity. I am very solidly and markedly on the side of authority. The truth is I would rather err on the side of too much authority than too little.
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During a movie, chemistry is so important, and yet they just assume actors can fake their way through it. That doesn't always work.
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A man's primary fantasy is access to a variety of attractive women without the fear of rejection.
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The simplest toy, one which even the youngest child can operate, is called a grandparent.
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People will say, 'Just one picture please.' That is how it starts. There is just one picture and then somebody else wants another. And when I say 'No' I feel guilty.
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We shook up the industry with our landscape-changing deal to acquire Time Warner, the logical next step in our strategy to bring together world-class content with best-in-class distribution which will drive innovation and more choice for consumers.
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Lauren Goode and I have agreed that the next version of the Mac software - all of them are named after places in California - should be named either Bridgeport or Warwick.
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The privileged classes today are bothered about petrol and diesel prices while the poor can't afford two meals a day. I am a very small person, but I want us to think beyond personal and regional interests.
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I like structure, cool, hip songs, and fun, hooky music.
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Beauty is only skin deep, but it's a valuable asset if you're poor or haven't any sense.
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Creative people are more prone to depression.
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I know that John Adams has had a very hard time directing French ensembles.
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I can remember when I first went into the Himalayan area way back in 1951. Money, for instance, was not important at all to the local people. But now, finance has become just as important to them as it is to us, and this is a change maybe not for the better.
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Michael was very specific during rehearsals. When he was pleased, he always had this charming grin.
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I have a couple of girlfriends who've told me some horror stories but I've never had a really terrible kiss before.
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I love to read poetry but I haven't written anything that I'm willing to show anybody.
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If there's a cat, I obliterate it by putting polka dot stickers on it. I obliterate a horse by putting polka dot stickers on it. And I obliterated myself by putting the same polka dot stickers on myself.
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Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living?
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What I care about is readers because without readers I can't make a living... And I think it's a bad thing for the world if people don't read anymore. I want people to read a lot.
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Children's talent to endure stems from their ignorance of alternatives.
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To those waiting with bated breath for that favourite media catchphrase, the U-turn, I have only one thing to say: You turn if you want to. laughter The lady's not for turning.
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It was the last weakness he meant to indulge in; and a man never lies with more delicious languor under the influence of a passion than when he has persuaded himself that he shall subdue it to-morrow.
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I am conservative by temperament. I disapprove of criminal activity. I am very solidly and markedly on the side of authority. The truth is I would rather err on the side of too much authority than too little.
