Matthew Rhys Quotes
I think the Cold War works as a great analogy or simile for different kinds of conflict. It's funny, when you look back at it, it's one of the last times that the boundaries were clear. Now, as we see on 'Homeland,' there are no clear boundaries and enemies.
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I want to work with producers who are unique and have a different sound.
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Outside the walls, among others, is the Soviet Empire. It is malevolent, destructive and expanding. It has swallowed up over half a dozen countries since World War II.
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My family is a kaleidoscope... My family is like that. We're all different colors, like a prism. When we have light shine and stuff, we're beautiful. When it's dark, nothing shines, and it's a rock.
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I've always worn earplugs, but I'm sure my hearing's not great.
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I have an unfortunate personality.
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Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves.
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Show me a great actor and I'll show you a lousy husband. Show me a great actress, and you've seen the devil.
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There were definitely curveballs in my growing up, from a family aspect. My parents got divorced when I was in second grade. I moved around a lot. Actually, I went to about four different schools when I was in fourth grade.
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I first fell in love with music when I was a little boy. When I first heard music, I felt the beauty in it. Then, being able to tap along on a table top and box was great, but my favorite thing to do was to watch records spin. I would almost get hypnotized by it. These things are what drew me in initially.
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For me, doing a show is great, but I want women to be able to wear the clothes easily as well.
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I have some great stories and I will get around to writing a book.
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Success has a great tendency to conceal and throw a veil over the evil deeds of men.
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I like to be read. That's most of what any writer could want.
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People on the streets are ready for hockey.
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A trustee has a responsibility to guard the assets of others with a higher degree of care than he does his own.
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I think the Cold War works as a great analogy or simile for different kinds of conflict. It's funny, when you look back at it, it's one of the last times that the boundaries were clear. Now, as we see on 'Homeland,' there are no clear boundaries and enemies.
