Percy Sledge Quotes
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During the 2008 election, I made clear to the Obama campaign that I don't think it's wise for me to force my personal political agenda on anyone.
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The fans are always at the hotel waiting, they like to get pictures and autographs. I enjoy it all, the displays of love and support at the hotel and the shows.
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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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I taught myself how to play the guitar. I never studied music.
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I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can.
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Both the man of science and the man of action live always at the edge of mystery, surrounded by it.
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Psychoanalysis is out, under a therapeutic disguise, to do away entirely with the moral faculty in man.
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In my personal life, I would just feel like, I will always be cool with everyone.
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I sort of understood that when I first started: that you shouldn't repeat a success. Very often you're going to, and maybe the first time you do, it works. And you love it. But then you're trapped.
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Crime novels, it has been said, show the human psyche under pressure.
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I think there's always satisfaction that comes from digging in and telling a story and being on the front line and writing about it. I think there's a venue available if you look. Even print journalism is in good shape in areas.
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I know that often times a lot of people who work in music, whether they be labels and so on or even artists, want personal recognition. We want to be recognized for something, for what we did. I'd rather my song be recognized for what it's doing and that's important. It's not so important how many people know me.
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I've always boxed, I always taught boxing.
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These Millennials are volunteering more; they're smarter than ever.
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Each goodly thing is hardest to begin.
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They say that women dress for other women, but I don't think that's entirely true. If we want to look flossy out-and-about on a Friday night, we're dressing for the boys - and it's nice when they notice.
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My breasts have had a brilliant career. I've just tagged along for the ride.
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A little longer yet - a little longer,Shall violets bloom for thee, and sweet birds sing;And the lime branches where soft winds are blowing,Shall murmur the sweet promise of the Spring!
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Quiet is peace. Tranquility. Quiet is turning down the volume knob on life. Silence is pushing the off button. Shutting it down. All of it.
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The cinema is a very truthful medium because the camera doesn't let you get away with anything. On stage, you can even loaf a little, if you're so inclined.
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I go to great pains to find the best yogurt and granola.
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The engine of the tank is a weapon just as the main-gun.
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For people trying to set a tone, communicate a message and set themselves apart, it makes a lot of sense to put music at the heart of that.
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I keep my feet on the ground because of my roots and the way I was raised.
