Jay Parini Quotes
A proper respect for nature means that you can't pollute the air, poison the rivers and chop down the forests indiscriminately without suffering greatly.
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You can only begin to share life well when you think well of yourself.
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I always went with my agenda, I just couldn't execute it.
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The first movie my dad ever showed me was 'Predator' – I was five. And I think the second one was 'Jaws.'
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In the Muslim world, there are many people who have been vocal and we have been very vocal against extremists. But how to win this battle is an ongoing battle. And we must continue to wage the battle for peace.
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You don't try to do more than you should.
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Anything's possible if you've got enough nerve.
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It hasn't really made it easier getting film work. It's not like I can call up a studio or a producer and say - insert haughty voice here - 'It's Parker. I guess you might know me as the indie queen. I'm wondering if you have any projects for me to be in.'
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Human life is as evanescent as the morning dew or a flash of lightning.
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Those who go along get along.
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People know that I am a very good author. But they would rather read what I have to say about the next election.
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Working with Bill Cosby was incredible. I was lucky to be a part of that.
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A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.
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I almost bought a DeLorean the other day just because. If I see something that I think is cool and I like it, I'll go for it.
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When I'm writing a movie, it's usually pretty close to what the movie is going to be, which is just a luxury of being a writer-director.
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If a man had more than one life, I think a little hanging would not hurt this one; but after he is once dead, we cannot bring him back, no matter how sorry we may be; so the boy shall be pardoned.
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Winning is very important to me. I wouldn't be happy with anything less. And I work towards my goal.
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My goal is two pages a day, five days a week. I never want to write, but I'm always glad that I have done it. After I write, I go to work at the bookstore.
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I always take things step by step and match by match.
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I rode horses since I was a kid.
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Three Conditions of Happiness: If you have work to do If you have someone you love If You have hope Then You are Happy now!
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I think Dutch people are very sober. I don't know if it's the right word. Like, you have the most famous person walk by some Dutch people, and they're like, 'Oh, hello.' And they maybe take a photo, but most of the time, they'll respect you and leave you alone. And if you go to some other countries they will literally mob you, go crazy.
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A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature.
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I got a nomination for director, which means the world to me; it's just the most exciting thing for me and my family. You do the good hard work, and the rest of it is something you shouldn't get too caught up in, but when it happens - boy! I respect it.
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A proper respect for nature means that you can't pollute the air, poison the rivers and chop down the forests indiscriminately without suffering greatly.
