Joe R. Lansdale Quotes
Some people see writing as a white-collar career, but I've always approached it as a blue-collar writer.
Joe R. Lansdale
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I don't ever have the pressure of making a hit, because I've never had a hit song, per se. The closest thing to a hit song was 'Shiraz,' and it's not your prototypical hit song, with a catchy hook and all this other stuff.
Action Bronson
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Women can't be afraid to look like action heroes. It's not always pretty, but when it's on the screen, it translates well to the audience.
Victoria Pratt
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I greatly enjoy reading the biographies of scientists, and when doing so I always hope to learn the secrets of their success. Alas, those secrets generally remain elusive.
Jack W. Szostak
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I'm writing what comes into my head, or through me, or from somewhere else, and it is the most extraordinary, exciting thing. I love it, and I'm very greedy, and I really enjoy it!
Tanith Lee
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We don't know all the answers. If we knew all the answers we'd be bored, wouldn't we? We keep looking, searching, trying to get more knowledge.
Jack LaLanne
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Pigeons are gentle and smart and have complex social relationships. Their hearing and vision are both excellent.
Ingrid Newkirk
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'Runaround Sue' was a big record for me, as well as the music video for it.
G-Eazy
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People always worry that buying tech products today carries a risk of obsolescence. Most of the time, that fear is overblown.
Walt Mossberg
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I think Bush has a very selfish, arrogant point of view. I think he is interested in power, I think he believes his truth is the only truth, and that he will do what he wants to do despite the people.
Harry Belafonte
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I make big objects that are simple, bright and clear, kind of ironic but hopefully funny because I love the shapes, and I get inspiration from toys and books, and I believe in art for everyone.
Florentijn Hofman
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For my life, I need to make my own choices.
Kangana Ranaut
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I keep pushing buttons and trying to grow as a person and as a filmmaker.
Famke Janssen
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Told a lot of stories as a child. Not 'Once upon a time' stories but, basically, outright lies. I loved lying and getting away with it!
Jacqueline Woodson
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In terms of achievement, the pride is very important to me. It keeps me going every day. The money is always second to me.
Weili Dai
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Killing Intel, I, I just had to resign from the Apple Board.
Arthur Rock
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The weekend is not a good time for dying, you should never die anytime between Friday evening and Monday morning. Wednesday is the best day for dying except in some towns in Connecticut where even the barber shops are closed on Wednesday.
Ed McBain
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I would be very, very uncomfortable at teaching, at dreaming to teach, people things.
Philippa Gregory
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Some people see writing as a white-collar career, but I've always approached it as a blue-collar writer.
Joe R. Lansdale
