James Michael Aloysius Bradford (Jimmy Nail) Quotes
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In the first instance, therefore, global terrorism created a kind of global community sharing a common fate, something we had previously considered impossible.
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I have to say, sushi freaks me out more than almost anything.
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The competitive nature of most mums and dads is astounding. The fear they instil in our promising but sensitive Johnny is utterly depressing. We need a parental cultural revolution.
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A storm swept the world in 1968. It started in Vietnam, then blew across Asia, crossing the sea and the mountains to Europe and beyond. A brutal war waged by the U.S. against a poor southeast Asian country was seen every night on television.
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Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement.
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I found that being with happy positive people annoys me.
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I've had so many hot, cheesy, corny loves of music in my life. I had a very intense Billy Joel period. So once you've really Joeled it up - there's some good periods of Joel; it's not all hot cheese. But I can't judge anyone else for their cheese. I've deep-sea dived in the Gouda.
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After my husband John Lennon passed away, I tried to smile for my health.
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I never get tired of exploring Americana or country music, and I always have a little bit of a crooner in me that never seems to go away.
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I am responsible for me. I can kind of take care of what I need to do and should do what I like to do.
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My first choice had always been my father. He's still my first pick. Now that the nominating process is over, tonight, I'm happy to announce that I'm going to be supporting Governor Romney.
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Sometimes people only see horrible, terrible things in my paintings.
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You should learn from your competitor, but never copy. Copy and you die.
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'Community' is a comedy show, and one of the characters happens to be a Christian. I do think they have been very careful to make sure everyone is the butt of the joke for various reasons.
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I still wake up every day and take my kids to school. It's supposed to be this way.
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I've heard a number of our alumni - people who are running schools and school systems - think a lot about different models for the teaching profession.
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I think 'Heroes of Cosplay' will show a lot of the positive things, like how much effort it takes to make a costume. These people on the show aren't taking shortcuts. As long as that effort gets through to the viewers, we will be inspirational. Then there will be people who watch the show that want to get in and hands-on make outfits.
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I think when you're 10 years old, it's too much to see something with the threat of death in every episode. Kids are better left naive about certain things.
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Remember that it is nothing to do your duty, that is demanded of you and is no more meritorious than to wash your hands when they are dirty; the only thing that counts is the love of duty; when love and duty are one, then grace is in you and you will enjoy a happiness which passes all understanding.
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My heroes were never scientists. They were Graham Greene and Christopher Isherwood, you know, good writers.
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Fools have a great advantage over the wise; they are always self-satisfied.
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Sin, that amends, is but patched with virtue.
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I've gradually grown more comfortable with who I am and what I am.
