John Bracken Quotes
Two thirds of a century ago, we were given a national policy. It was made to fit the conditions of the day.
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I found that not having a public profile was not hurting the work, and it freed me up to be the satirist I wanted to be.
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I do no writing while I'm in Belgrade visiting my grandma.
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All peoples have contributed to the overall progress and enhancement of human life.
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I spent half my life being hurt. The leftovers of hurt are an automatic gesture, like a dog that salivates.
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Someone told me, 'When you go see Pearl Jam, it's going to be a spiritual experience,' and it was. It was my first time seeing them live, and I've been a lifelong fan. Eddie Vedder's voice is a million times better live, and I couldn't believe the passion he put into every single song.
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I always wanted to be a scientist. I don't really have any writer friends.
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Swimming is my passion and something that I love.
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If I went out in killer heels and full makeup, blow dry, the whole thing - anyone dressed up like that could be intimidating to men and women, really. It's so, look at me. Do you know what I mean? But I love women.
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It used to be that watching a film was a very special occasion, the same way flying was. Before, if you took a flight from New York to L.A., most of the windows would be open. Now, we get on planes and we just close them because we're so used to what it feels like. I think the same thing has happened with cinema.
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As far as money goes, there's a saying in Denmark: 'Your last suit doesn't have any pockets.' You can't take it with you. You can make all the money you want, but who cares?
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I can laugh and cry at the drop of a freakin' hat - all at the same time.
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There's no such thing as easy, but it's easier when a script is good.
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I'd rather try and cram in another two gags than leave a pause to say, 'Hey, wasn't that bit funny?'
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'Bloo' is a compilation of a few songs I've written over the past year, inspired by the necessity of finding happiness in the people I choose to surround myself with.
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The thought of somebody pulling and cutting around my face gives me stomach ache. Plastic surgery would be so painful. What if it doesn't look good? What if they made a mistake? I couldn't do it.
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To go back means defeat.
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I wouldn't not want to be a director and write as I wouldn't not to want to be a writer and direct movies.
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You have to respect the system. If you have a problem with the system, change the system.
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There is nothing sadder in this world than the waste of human potential. The purpose of evolution is to raise us out of the mud, not have us grovelling in it.
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I do everything I think possible or acceptable to escape from this trap.
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I was probably five when I first picked up a camera. My mom had an Olympus OM-10 that she carried around to document our family photos. And I just always loved it.
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I find it completely irrational to say someone who stands up for life for children is taking the life of adult. It's completely inconsistent with the values of the pro-life movement that are very passionate about protecting life, not taking life.
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After starting as a journalist for newspapers and magazines, I began to write books and had success with a novel and four nonfiction books for young adults.
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Two thirds of a century ago, we were given a national policy. It was made to fit the conditions of the day.
