Jean Hanff Korelitz Quotes
Serious writers pretend they don't care about film adaptations of their work, but it's a colossal lie: We all care.
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I have an issue with rage. I'm going to work that out, long term.
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What's great about stand-up is that you can say whatever you want and go around the country, and sometimes the world, and work on it and see how people react. You don't need Standards & Practices or notes from lawyers or producers to tell you what's funny.
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What people are looking for are candidates and representatives that are going to work hard, tell it like it is. I'm unafraid to do things when it doesn't poll well.
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It became clear to me in an instant that living a gay life without publicly acknowledging it is simply not enough to make any significant contribution to the immense work that lies ahead on the road to complete equality.
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I love boxing, MMA, and hiking with my dog. I work out 3 times a week, and on my off days, I do yoga to keep my body relaxed and to stretch.
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I was raised to want to work for a living. The idea of just sitting around or going shopping every day appalls me.
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In my theater work, I've had much more three-dimensional, broader-stroke characters.
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The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same.
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Bollywood music is definitely a big part of Indian music and can be a great way to introduce people to the sound. But I hope to continue to incorporate other types of Indian music into my work.
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The reason why I'm a conservative is because conservative policies work and they improve opportunities. They are the avenue for climbing the economic dream.
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We tried every single way of giving birth. It didn't work. I wasn't too crazy about having to do a C-section and take all the drugs. Finally, I just had to be like, 'Let it go.'
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When in doubt, you bring in relatives. Nepotism is a part of my work.
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I had a job since I was old enough to work - since I was, like, 14.
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I have had the most wonderful time on 'EastEnders' and I will miss you all. The show has changed my life and I want you all to continue the good work, because I'll be at home watching you.
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I work with the Humane Society a lot and have three rescue cats.
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I am 90. I can work day or night. I'm the same guy, but the polls show the effect of age. That's the issue.
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I had a bad experience doing public speaking at school. I had to talk about a pen for five minutes and it was really hard work. I couldn't wait to get off the stage.
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If I am judged for my work, many myths about me as an autocrat or otherwise would become clearer. I feel false propaganda will not last, and truth will ultimately prevail.
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I myself got married at a very young age. It has always intrigued me because marriage is very synthetic in an otherwise natural world.
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If stocks double but the dollar loses half its value, who beyond Wall Street are the winners and losers?
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In a typical history book, black Americans are mentioned in the context of slavery or civil rights. There's so much more to the story.
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This quarterback Weeden can drive the ball down field. He's a thing of beauty on throwing a football. His passing motion and his arm, frankly, you won't see a more gifted passer, power, accuracy, the entire aspect of it.
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Serious writers pretend they don't care about film adaptations of their work, but it's a colossal lie: We all care.
