Brendan Behan Quotes
At the innermost core of all loneliness is a deep and powerful yearning for union with one's lost self.
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There is no sense in making a film that no-one will go and see, just to create a perfect, but useless, work of art.
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I like a fresh face. I like clean skin. Fresh skin, cute color on the lip, cat eye, mascara, and I'm good to go!
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No matter what message you are about to deliver somewhere, whether it is holding out a hand of friendship, or making clear that you disapprove of something, is the fact that the person sitting across the table is a human being, so the goal is to always establish common ground.
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I was never offended that people underestimated me because of my appearance or that they thought I was pretty and discouraged me from fighting because they didn't want me to risk hurting my looks.
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It's one of the greatest festivals in the world. New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest is the best all-around... It's an honor to be closing it.
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You know, as any parent will say, you know, life happens.
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Yes, sometimes I think that all my writing is nothing more than the compensatory work of a frustrated painter.
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I want to reach as many women throughout the world as I can.
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When your dreams include service to others - accomplishing something that contributes to others - it also accelerates the accomplishment of that goal. People want to be part of something that contributes and makes a difference.
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I tell fans who ask me why I'm not doing comedy anymore that I'm a different person. I've grown and I've matured. I've made a transition to where I really want to be.
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As soon as someone finds out something you're insecure about or that bothers you, they will use that against you, which is awful.
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Spiritual practice should not be confused with grim duty. It is the laughter of the Dalai Lama and the wonder born with every child.
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The major political battles about guns in our society concern handguns and assault weapons, not long arms like hunting rifles.
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Science must begin with myths, and with the criticism of myths.
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If you're fortunate enough, you get to a position where you can be a little pickier about your roles.
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I am a collaborator with everyone who agrees that I need to be in control. I happily collaborate with my loyalists.
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I don't feel that normal anymore because I get recognised, even when I'm just trying to have fun or going to get ice cream with my friends.
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Before the Great Chicago Fire, no one took notice of Patrick and Catherine O'Leary, two Irish immigrants who lived with their five children on the city's West Side.
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I do not equate productivity to happiness. For most people, happiness in life is a massive amount of achievement plus a massive amount of appreciation. And you need both of those things.
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Advances in medicine and agriculture have saved vastly more lives than have been lost in all the wars in history.
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I think little things are more powerful because they're more honest, so people feel them more strongly.
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Your mind can't always tell the difference between pretend and reality if you pretend too long; or if you go too deep and really believe in what you're doing. If you're going to be that kind of actor and go way out there, it's really important to take care of yourself and have a safe place, whatever that is.
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There is a lot of food culture that goes on in the home and in the community in non-traditional ways. Food is a lot more than restaurants.
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At the innermost core of all loneliness is a deep and powerful yearning for union with one's lost self.
