Penn Jillette Quotes
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Nearly all government advice on terrorism sacrifices practical particulars for an unalarming tone. The usual guidance is to maintain a three-day supply of food and water along with a radio, flashlight, batteries and first-aid kit.
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I particularly like Hershey's chocolate - the kind which has almonds in it.
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We did a remake of Lost in Space. Filmed it in London for four months.
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Let us remember we are all part of one American family. We are united in common values, and that includes belief in equality under the law, basic respect for public order, and the right of peaceful protest.
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Just like I'm still angry with Simpson for getting by with two murders.
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I've never managed to keep a journal longer than two weeks.
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Confidence is key. Sometimes, you need to look like you're confident even when you're not.
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Never for the sake of peace and quiet deny your convictions.
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I love the color pink. It makes a bold statement.
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Newark might be one of few the places where the politics is tougher than even Brooklyn.
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Afghanistan has moved forward and Afghanistan will defend itself. And the progress that we have achieved, the Afghan people will not allow it to be put back or reversed.
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How can I wage political battle against a widow who does not mean anyone any harm except only the president himself?
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I can't deal with someone flashy. That's so not me.
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Happiness is nothing but temporary moments here and there - and I love those. But I would be bored out of my mind if I were happy all the time.
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When you start directing movies at the age of 24, you're just a kid; you don't necessarily even have the experiences to add to the story. You're working off of instinct and raw emotions and raw talent, and hopefully it's the same trajectory as growing as a person.
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Thou shalt not give birth reluctantly.
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I try to stay consciously away from the roles of the girl who throws herself at the leading man, because I've done it a lot and I want to move on. I ticked that box.
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With any kind of mean girl, or anyone who bullies anyone, there's always a reason for it. There is that sadness in them or insecurity that makes them feel like they need to act out or hurt other people.
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There's nothing wrong with being a loser, it just depends on how good you are at it.
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The fullness of life is in the hazards of life.
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There are all these scripts where the women, if they're working, are prostitutes and lawyers with an angry streak who'll kill you. It's a reaction to women leaving their men and men being angry about it and saying it on some subconscious level.
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People sometimes ask who I would cast in my books and I never have any idea. I don't think I could ever write a book thinking of it as a movie the whole time. This would be like building a house and filling it with furniture just so you could have blueprints.
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Wherever a writer grew up, they're obviously influenced by that area, and I'm sure their characters are pulled from those experiences.
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Obama is a great leader. He can fire people up and get them to do what he wants.
