John Abizaid Quotes
It's clear to me now that we've got to reach out to the Arab Sunni community in particular in an effort to cause some moderate political activity to take place so they join the future of Iraq.
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I actually signed on to do 'On the Road' before we started on 'Tron,' but we were in flux for a while, just sort of playing the waiting game, trying to get the right budget and the right cast.
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I was elected on April 13 and sworn in two days later, so I had no orientation. I had to figure things out as I went along.
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My mom has helped me nurture my interest and hone my talent.
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I want to be in the small percentage of women who don't settle for conventional roles.
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I have a very broad demographic, from the 8-year-old who knows every word to 'Ice Ice Baby' and the college kid who grew up on 'Ninja Rap' to the soccer mom and grandparent.
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Growing up, I was always the small guy.
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I'm fascinated by the way Diane Arbus saw things. She came from this fashion background and then twisted it.
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I eat vegetarian a lot. I buy only fresh ingredients and cook from scratch - that way, when I feel like snacking and look in my fridge, it's: 'Oh, baby carrots or chocolate soy pudding. Take your pick.'
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My main wish is to get my books into other people's rooms, and to keep other people's books out of mine.
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It doesn't matter how many times you win an award, it is always very special.
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My whole thing is loyalty. Loyalty over royalty; word is bond.
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Horses are in our DNA. We used them way before cars for commuting.
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I have very eclectic tastes.
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To me, it's just like, if you have talent, and you're lucky enough to find where you fit, and you work with the right people, it's not exalted at all.
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Sometimes I'll lock myself in a room and dance. I'll turn music on as loud as possible and just get weird!
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Everyone in this house and the houses next door knows when I'm in the sauna because I start singing, and I sing the blues when I'm in a really good mood. I have a really loud voice, you know.
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When I saw the first I couldn't believe I was in another great movie that would be made into a trilogy. This movie is quite visible and I think it will stand the test of time. I think kids and parents will love this movie for a long time.
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'Is that as bad as it sounds?' Floyd asked.'No,' Auger said. 'It’s worse. A lot worse.'
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I can not wish you success in your effort to reject the treaty because while it may win the fight it may destroy our cause. My plan cannot fail if the people are with us and we ought not to succeed unless we do have the people with us.
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You don't have to be someone you're not to get someone else to like you.
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I think every role is always exciting and intimidating. I've never had a role where I wasn't intimidated by it.
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We are the first atheistic and global, all-embracing civilization. You cannot tell whether you are sitting at an airport in Hong Kong or in a hotel in Alaska. Everything is instrumentalized, subjected to a short-term purpose. It is quite possible that in such a situation any sense of a deeper meaning gets lost.
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It's clear to me now that we've got to reach out to the Arab Sunni community in particular in an effort to cause some moderate political activity to take place so they join the future of Iraq.
