Jami Attenberg Quotes
Sadly, e-mail has triggered the decline of the handwritten note; I have seen its near-disappearance in my lifetime.
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For some reason, men in politics seem to have a bunch of charisma, and women drop around their feet. I haven't noticed that so much for me and men.
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I don't mind talking about 'what might have been,' but I am not one to doubt or regret most of my decisions.
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When I travel, there are no rules with my diet. I eat whatever looks good, but in small portions. Food is such a rich part of the travel experience. There is no way I would cut that out!
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In the world of words, the imagination is one of the forces of nature.
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Both my parents are Scottish, and although I grew up in Canada after moving over, all of my family are proud to be Scots.
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I love all sorts of music. I'm really into Damian Rice and Amos Lee.
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When I'm singing I feel like I'm talking to someone. I'm in conversation when I perform - either with myself or with whomever is listening.
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The nearest approach I have ever seen to the symmetry of ancient sculpture was among the Arab tribes of Ethiopia. Our Saxon race can supply the athlete, but not the Apollo.
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My junior high was dreadful. I see a lot of my fellow alumni on America's Most Wanted.
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Jerusalem artichokes have a great affinity with nuts. I love them with chopped walnuts or almonds, lemon juice, garlic, herbs and plenty of olive oil.
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Dirk Nowitzki has been my hero for many years.
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I never got to make that transition from little girl to young woman... and that really screws you up.
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I have osteoarthritis, which especially affects my knees.
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My longing for truth was a single prayer.
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Vegas is like the old definition of writing: though I don't enjoy writing, I love having written. Though I didn't enjoy Vegas, I love having lived there.
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In all of us, there is a struggle between the good and the bad. It makes it more palpable and real to play such people as an actor.
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Peace is always beautiful.
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The smell of opium is the least stupid smell in the world.
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Special effects movies have taken over the universe. That and scary movies.
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There's something about Shania Twain I just don't trust. I don't know, I can't put my finger...she's just too thin. I like my country singers to have the big hair and the big ass.
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The sense of being a separate, egoic self begins with the astral, not with the physical, body. The soul is individualized spirit.
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I was raised on the values of speaking up and making a positive difference in a very political family that believed in the importance of public service.
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Sadly, e-mail has triggered the decline of the handwritten note; I have seen its near-disappearance in my lifetime.
