Joan Armatrading Quotes
When I was younger I was obsessed with writing, so even if I wanted to listen, I didn't have time.
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In the case of my book, I don't think it's really the coming-out gay novel that everyone really needed, even though it was received as such. The boy is too creepy, he betrays his teacher, the only adult man with whom he's enjoyed a sexual experience, etc.
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I'm a huge historical fiction and non-fiction fan.
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The Hungarian ministry begged the king earnestly to issue orders to all troops and commanders of fortresses in Hungary, enjoining fidelity to the Constitution, and obedience to the ministers of Hungary.
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The history of business has shown that companies usually only regulate themselves if they're forced to by legislation, or out of self-interest - often in the shape of a marketable message that will help sell more products.
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There comes a point in nearly every book event I've done when a little feminist revolt stirs inside the crowd.
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This is just strictly me wanting to make a record that is the real deal. It is all the stuff that I have learned and know that I remember. It's what I perceive as country music is about.
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'EIla Enchanted' began in a marvelous writing course at New York City's The New School.
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My dad was a designer for Upper Deck, and I had hundreds of Ken Griffey Jr. cards. Hundreds. I could have paid for college with them.
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Every time I touch the ball, I think I'm going to go all the way. I think I'm going to score a touchdown. I'm the runner I am because I think that I'm going to go all the way every single time I touch the ball.
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I didn't grow up with a mother, so I don't have that resource to rely on and ask a million questions.
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Everyone says romance goes flying out the window when you've been together for an X amount of time. I think it's all up to you.
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I will do as I usually do. Tomorrow is going to be a day like any other day.
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When you've got children, it's easy to do that thing of keeping a tally of who woke up earliest and whose turn it is to put them to bed. But I think the important thing is to appreciate and love each other and to show that appreciation.
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Our fate is determined by how far we are prepared to push ourselves to stay alive - the decisions we make to survive. We must do whatever it takes to endure and make it through alive.
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My education was very tough.
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I am lucky enough to be married to a personal trainer. He's able to whip me into shape pretty quickly.
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Wherever the relevance of speech is at stake, matters become political by definition, for speech is what makes man a political being.
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Capital punishment is our society's recognition of the sanctity of human life.
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I remember once being told by a casting person, years ago, that I shouldn't pursue a career in the business because of the color of my skin. The fact that I remember it today means it stuck with me. I thought that was really stupid advice and advice nobody should ever give someone.
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What we're all striving for is authenticity, a spirit-to-spirit connection.
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I think taxpayers should be outraged that retirees and administrators are walking away with thousands in accrued benefits and bonuses.
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Senator Cruz has done well in Republican states.
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There are fashions in reading, even in thinking. You don't have to follow them unless you want to. On the other hand, watch out. Don't stick too closely to your favorite subject. That would keep you from adventuring into other fields. It's silly to build a wall around your interests.
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When I was younger I was obsessed with writing, so even if I wanted to listen, I didn't have time.
