Jim Lehrer Quotes
The death rate among Marines in Iraq has been more than double that of the other services.
Quotes to Explore
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People think being famous is so glamorous, but half the time you're in a strange hotel room living out of a suitcase.
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No formal course in fiction-writing can equal a close and observant perusal of the stories of Edgar Allan Poe or Ambrose Bierce.
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Religious fundamentalists in Bangladesh have always argued for a ban on my books.
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I am forever grateful for 'Cheers.'
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I've never been tempted to do these hideous furniture shoes.
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The patterns of big-band music are smooth and classical. It's got to be fresh. The brass section should crackle, like the sound of eggs being dropped into hot grease.
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Jesus' own witness of sacrificial love and forgiveness, and his work to heal the sick and care for those in need, represent God's ways and vision for us.
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Violence is one of the most fun things to watch.
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I like Louis C.K., Chris Rock. Old schools like Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.
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I love seeing tattoos on 60-year-olds who have had them for 40 years.
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The U.S. routinely ranks lower than other countries in health outcomes such as infant mortality.
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A true champion will fight through anything.
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I think the president should be accessible, should answer questions that aren't pre-screened, but I think there should be a little bit of dignity to the presidency.
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The Enron scandal is worthy of the highest level of scrutiny, both because of the enormity of the crimes that may have been committed and because of what the largest bankruptcy in American history has already begun to reveal about the weaknesses in our nation's corporate structures and regulatory oversight.
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A lot of people see a Nissan ad and they see a finished product in a record store or on iTunes and that's the face of the band.
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I like the timeframe involved in being an actor.
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To resolve problems through negotiation is a very childish approach.
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Good music comes out of people playing together, knowing what they want to do and going for it. You have to sweat over it and bug it to death. You can't do it by pushing buttons and watching a TV screen.
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There are a lot of bad people out there.
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Hollywood so often likes to make movies that are just about itself. I felt there were a lot of stories that were yet to be told in the middle of the country, and I wanted to capture some of that beauty.
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A hundred years ago, concerts were far more come-what-may - people played cards, drank beer and appreciated the music. If we go some way towards restoring that spirit, I'll be happy.
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The death rate among Marines in Iraq has been more than double that of the other services.
