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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This is how I feel about the LGBT community: they are people just like us.
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To me, a lemonade stand is a metaphor for a gathering place. It’s like an anchor of community where, I hope, people can just come and be filled by this music. I want them to feel like they can just show up and be who they are, and be reminded of the fact that they are not alone, and reminded of the dreams they had as a kid at a lemonade stand.
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There’s always another problem behind the one you just solved. Does that mean that you should stop solving problems?
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I was embarrassed about modeling. When you're at school and you're modeling, it sounds very glamorous, but I didn't want to do things that no one else was doing. I didn't want to be the odd one out. I wanted to be part of the gang.
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I never liked Hans Christian Andersen because I knew he was always getting at me.
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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.
