John Knoll Quotes
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One school invited me down, as two pupils had come out, and the headmaster didn't know what to do about it. I said, 'How many students here are gay?' and he said, 'Just these two.' Clearly not. 'How many gay members of staff have you got?' He had no idea. And this was a concerned man.
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The joining of the whole congregation in prayer has something exceedingly solemn and affecting in it.
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My kids are free to do what ever they want. Because I only advise. I don't make them do anything.
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Even after Independence, we have had to face the poison of casteism and communalism. How long these evils will continue? Whom does it benefit?
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Somebody gave me this drum machine and somebody else asked me to program something for a project. I really liked programming and I was really interested in using the drum machine.
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Ideology, politics and journalism, which luxuriate in failure, are impotent in the face of hope and joy.
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I don't think I ever write songs involving politics, because they get dated way too quick. Any view you have can usually be made into something more general, and that can stand throughout time.
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My number one job at the end of the day is to entertain.
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I reject any path which rejects life, but I can't help loving Sufism because it sounds so beautiful. It gives relief in the midst of battle.
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If I am in London I like a quick get away to The Olde Bell in Hurley... It's nearby and no stress - great food and beautiful walks.
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I'm not proud to be me, I'm not excited to be me, but I find that I am me, and like most other individuals, I send out little signals; I tell everyone else how everything looks from where I am.
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There are people with vested interest who do not want us to reform our energy sector so that we remain dependent on imports. All reform moves are resisted. Bureaucrats are hesitant to take bold decisions.
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I have no literary fears.
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September 11 is one of our worst days but it brought out the best in us. It unified us as a country and showed our charitable instincts and reminded us of what we stood for and stand for.
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Hema ji is a dedicated artist and a perfectionist who continues to rehearse on her lines till she gets them right.
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Ever since I was 10 years old doing jiu-jitsu, I've done well against the tall guys.
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Honesty and integrity are by far the most important assets of an entrepreneur.
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For the rain it raineth every day.
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It's not a hard sell to be asked to do something in Ireland.
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Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive.
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Girl power to me means being brave enough to take that first step and to speak out and be yourself.
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If our language and culture are not passed on to immigrants, where will they learn to value integrity in government and the rule of law?
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I just want everyone out there to know that I'm super-awesome and a great guy and really cool to talk to and that I appreciate all the support.
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Almost everything I've been paid to do was something that was largely self-taught.
