Peter Garrett Quotes
There was never going to be a right time for a band that was still recording and had health in its environment, had made a very good record and was playing well.
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They that are intoxicated by self-conceit have interposed themselves between it and the Divine and infallible Physician. Witness how they have entangled all men, themselves included, in the mesh of their devices. They can neither discover the cause of the disease, nor have they any knowledge of the remedy.
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I never thought 'Stairway to Heaven' was a long song. I loved how there was this part and then there was another part that was completely different.
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When people say to me 'what do you think of rap music?' my answer is there's no such thing. There's rap and there's music.
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'Saving Grace,' even though fictionally it was set in Oklahoma, we shot it right outside of L.A.
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I was studying political science; I was adamant that I was going to follow in my father's footsteps.
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I think, for the majority of my twenties, I was always so concerned with what I didn't have, or what I still wanted.
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I've been doing African dance all my life.
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We have to balance the lineality of the known universe with the nonlineality of the unknown universe.
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The difference between American parties is actually simple. Democrats are in favor of higher taxes to pay for greater spending, while Republicans are in favor of greater spending, for which the taxpayers will pay.
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Right now I'm really happy with how things are going with my chess career, so I'm not thinking of doing anything else.
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I love working with a cast and a group of people every day, which is different than recording because you're usually pretty isolated and alone. They serve as a good balance for each other.
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Close friends consider me a literary snob.
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I love puffins. They are small, round gothic birds, and their babies are called pufflings.
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Set religion free, and a new humanity will begin.
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I go to wherever God calls me, wherever the church calls me to come to minister and preach the word of God.
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In the Army, because the stakes are so high - right? - you can't just be a yes-man and say, 'Great idea, boss!' if you don't believe it - right? - because lives are at stake. And the commanders that I've worked for, they want frank assessments; they want criticism and feedback.
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You lose the speed before the stamina.
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I, myself, I am not interested in reality television; just me, myself, speaking.
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I have found it advisable not to give too much heed to what people say when I am trying to accomplish something of consequence. Invariably they proclaim it can't be done. I deem that the very best time to make the effort.
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Sound sounds are terrible in the city, but it's great to listen and to walk and listen to people talk to each other. There are birds. You hear spring. I like listening to the city.
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Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense.
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I've always felt that some of my best lyrics are less than three minutes long, and it's great when you can do that - be succinct and get the message across in a simple, clear idea.
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It's pretty amazing to me that we have had a space shuttle program that's lasted for 30 years - for one space shuttle. That's quite an achievement.
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There was never going to be a right time for a band that was still recording and had health in its environment, had made a very good record and was playing well.
