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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Nowadays, there are seven music directors in one film. I had never heard of such a thing before. If one of our old music directors was told to share a score with others, he would have left the assignment.
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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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When my children were born, I didn't have them baptized because I felt baptism was about erasing Original Sin - something the Church said children got from their mother - and I absolutely refused to believe women carry Original Sin.
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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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I'm a huge fan of Eighties music.
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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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I consider myself sexy. But the sexy image doesn't bother me, and I don't think it detracts from my singing.
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My longing for truth was a single prayer.
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Our fate is determined by how far we are prepared to push ourselves to stay alive - the decisions we make to survive. We must do whatever it takes to endure and make it through alive.
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Americans have much less holiday, so for them, four or five days away is like a mini vacation, but for us, it's just a long weekend. In Europe, one takes time off more casually.
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Public policy has been a passion of mine. For three decades, I've had some involvement in the political process.
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Wherever smart people work, doors are unlocked.
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Sadly, e-mail has triggered the decline of the handwritten note; I have seen its near-disappearance in my lifetime.
