James Mercer Quotes
I remember being in high school, and you had to draw those lines and define yourself. I don't think when I was in high school I would have been willing to admit that I liked the Shins. I was into TSOL and Black Flag. I probably would have listened to the Shins secretly in my bedroom.
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I just don't want to be rapping forever. I love it, but sometimes you got goals for yourself.
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Ah, sweet Content, where doth thine harbour hold.
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I am not honest.
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I really enjoy comedy. It's a real challenge.
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I had one girl tell me last night that I'm the greatest thing ever, that she wants to aspire to be me. Just stuff like, 'You're my idol. I love you.' It's awesome. It's what it's all about.
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Suspicion and doubt lead to animosity and hatred.
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I'm not a cheater, but if I win Olympic gold and people are looking at me and saying I am a cheat because I've won, it's hugely disrespectful given the hard work I've put in.
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Vanity can create a very cruel space for you if you don't know how to manage it.
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So I'm truly an actor who sings, and not a singer who acts.
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The man who has no money is poor, but one who has nothing but money is poorer. He only is rich who can enjoy without owning; he is poor who though he has millions is covetous.
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I see many black males grasping for some thread of hope. There are so many destructive practices, glimpses into a psychic abyss. That must be very frightening.
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My wife attends a Presbyterian church.
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I'm by no means condemning prescription medicine for mental health. I've seen it save a lot of people's lives.
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I didn't have any friends, and I never went to the class parties.
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Little boys have amazing minds.
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All of Hollywood was convinced that 'Gone with the Wind' would be a colossal disaster and rather hoped it would be.
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Christians take Scriptures out of context to try to justify or to vindicate retreat and cowardice.
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Whether I'm critically well received, whether or not I sell books - of course it becomes progressively harder to get them published - nevertheless, it's what I do, every day.
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Whether you are a twelve-year-old princess or a twelve-year-old regular kid, you need to know you are loved and respected.
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During half a century of literary work, I have endeavoured to introduce the philosophy of evolution into the sphere of literature, and to inspire my readers to think in evolutionary terms.
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Even if I did have, you know, a 'Sports Illustrated' body, I'd still wear elegant clothes.
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Abuse yourself all you want - just leave animals out of it. Don't wear fur.
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I do think I'm lucky I met Michael. Not just Michael Douglas the actor and producer with two Oscars on the shelf, but Michael Douglas, the love of my life. I really do think it was meant to happen.
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I remember being in high school, and you had to draw those lines and define yourself. I don't think when I was in high school I would have been willing to admit that I liked the Shins. I was into TSOL and Black Flag. I probably would have listened to the Shins secretly in my bedroom.
