James Purefoy Quotes
Acting is a way to escape who you are for a short period of time. It doesn't happen all the time , but every now and then, the sensation of being 'other' is very profound. You get this moment where you are no longer yourself. You lose consciousness of the crew or the audience... it's a thrilling moment. And even quite spiritual.
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Writers have an opinion about the world and offer arguments about the world. They should offer contemplation.
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I know one of the reasons God gave me kids was to test my patience.
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I have never once dribbled the whole field and scored a goal by myself.
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I think good companies can navigate being public and doing the right things for their customers.
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I'm against a signature look, as that can be very outdating. But having said that, I also know my best qualities, so I'm not going to foolhardily give away my power.
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All writers are the same - they forget a thousand good reviews and remember one bad one.
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I spent years studying the teachings of Patanjali, and he reminded us several thousand years ago that when we are steadfast - which means that we never slip in our abstention of thoughts of harm directed toward others - then all living creatures cease to feel enmity in our presence.
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My father is an amazing person.
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Pictures must not be too picturesque.
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If the Soviet Union and the United States have not experienced direct military confrontations, on the other hand, they supported, armed and trained Africans, to fight other Africans.
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Dave thought he was bigger than Van Halen the band. So there was this catfight going on for 10 years.
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Sarcasm helps me overcome the harshness of the reality we live, eases the pain of scars and makes people smile.
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I was born technically in D.C., and then my family moved to the Columbia area when I was in elementary school. It was right on the line between Clarksville and Columbia in Howard County. I remember it being just like a peaceful, safe atmosphere. I always felt connected to the woods and that whole suburban feel.
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If you took ISIS' oil, that would not stop them. It's not their only source of revenue. It would be a setback, but it would not stop them.
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In a strange way, I'm way more comfortable onstage than anywhere else.
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I came to America to make it my home, and I did.
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When I'm governor, we're not going to be silent like Bruce Rauner. Illinois will be a firewall against Donald Trump's destructive and bigoted agenda.
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E-governance is easy governance, effective governance, and also economic governance. E-governance paves the way for good governance.
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In a time where there are divides between cultures and races, I would love to use my position to show that we are all the same inside and working together is the key to moving forward.
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There has been a 12-year period where there has been no disciplinary action.
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The first time I did everything was in Paisley - the first time I went to the pictures or the bowling or the ice rink or the swimming baths.
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I'd always been a great fan of George Orwell.
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Ultimately, we are deluding ourselves if we think that the products that we design are the ‘things’ that we sell, rather than the individual, social and cultural experience that they engender, and the value and impact that they have. Design that ignores this is not worthy of the name.
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Acting is a way to escape who you are for a short period of time. It doesn't happen all the time , but every now and then, the sensation of being 'other' is very profound. You get this moment where you are no longer yourself. You lose consciousness of the crew or the audience... it's a thrilling moment. And even quite spiritual.
