Joan Lingard Quotes
When writing about Edinburgh, I place my characters in the parts of the city that I myself have lived in, or else know well, those being the Southside, Marchmont in particular, where I lived as a student, and the New Town/Stockbridge area where I live now and have done for the past 30 years.

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I firmly believe that one of the best kept secrets to soft and glowing skin is moisturisation.
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When I told the people of Northern Ireland that I was an atheist, a woman in the audience stood up and said, 'Yes, but is it the God of the Catholics or the God of the Protestants in whom you don't believe?
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I never feel there's anything I can't do.
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It is common knowledge that smoking is considered one of the nation's leading causes of preventable death, but it's less widely known that cigarettes are also the leading cause of fatal fires.
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I try and sit on the fence because as soon as you voice any kind of opinion, people begin to think you're an idiot.
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I started at the age of 8 and have been lucky to be still working.
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I had studied theater for three years in London when someone suggested me for the role.
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I think its important to start the day with a proper breakfast.
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There's no regrets for me.
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It's a matter of pride to me to get the film done fast, to get it done well. I understand the need for compromise. There is no such thing as a perfect shot, a perfect film. The purpose of film is not to make a monument to oneself.
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Bitcoin is one of the most viral concepts I've ever encountered.
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There is a communion of more than our bodies when bread is broken and wine drunk.
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I am that guy who will say things that people seem to think is a little edgy, a little racy.
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Every time I get in the studio, I feel like I wanna have some fun. My fun is not doing the easy work. My fun is doing what's me.
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I remember when the palm trees were short and Tomorrowland was modern.
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As long as I have a heartbeat, I'm fine. So I just do what I love, and I do it the best that I can. And if it all goes away, I'll just start over.
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If you think about it, all of us have one or more teachers who were instrumental.
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Thank goodness I started getting movie roles and then television shows came along. So I was very fortunate to be able to do all three and I like all of them.
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When you're faced with a choice, remember this: Everything else will pass away. Your family. Your friends. Your material possessions. Your beauty. Your youth. Your life. And there is only one thing that remains. Ask yourself: Which are you chasing?
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I was built up from my dad more than anyone else.
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I co-wrote and produced 'Sticky Fingers' with Catlin Adams, who directed it. I learned a lot writing and producing with Cat. I spent as much time as I could in the cutting room with her. All the producing experience that I had helped.
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Seattle has shaped me in a lot of ways.
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When writing about Edinburgh, I place my characters in the parts of the city that I myself have lived in, or else know well, those being the Southside, Marchmont in particular, where I lived as a student, and the New Town/Stockbridge area where I live now and have done for the past 30 years.