John Lithgow Quotes
I work very hard on motivating everything I do as an actor. Explosive moments have to be completely motivated; whether they're explosive comedy or explosive horror, they have to come organically out of a scene and an interaction with another actor.
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Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and they are always afraid of the virtues of others.
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Sadly, for some mothers, this experience can be made so much harder due to challenges with our very mental health.
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Even in this globalised world, London is still the standard for our times. The city has embraced the world's diversity and represents the finest in human achievements.
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The two most important things in my life were academics and sports. I had to do my schoolwork first.
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If you seek my help and guidance, I will immediately give it to you.
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I never got into politics for it to be a career. It doesn't take a lot of strength to hang on. It takes a lot of strength to let go.
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My mum was a child minder, but now she fosters. My dad was in the police force, and now he's a private detective.
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Today I know that there is still work to be done, but along the way my I am achieving my dreams.
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Stand by your man. Give him two arms to cling to and something warm to come to.
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Unlike fashion, art isn't applied. It doesn't have to serve anybody. It doesn't have to be there for any other reason than to give an impression of what the world is about.
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The polls and the pundits and the media seem to talk to each other. It's sort of like an echo chamber.
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If you were to come to the set of Alias, you'd know how silly we all are. And I mean, silly.
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Children don't really understand the concept of health. You can't give them an apple and say 'if you eat this you will be healthy when you're older' because they don't understand. You have to find a different way to motivate them.
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I don't talk about political matters. That's not my department.
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Since my illness, I've felt the presence of my angels.
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Every action is seen to fall into one of three main categories, guarding, hitting, or moving. Here, then, are the elements of combat, whether in war or pugilism.
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Some relationships get easier as you get older, depending on what sort of person you are. I don't think I've got any better at them.
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I'll take my destiny, whatever that may be, but I'm going to fight for my dignity and my honor.
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Literature is always trying to show other parts of this immense universe in which we live. It's endless. I'm sure there will be other writers who will discover new worlds.
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A lot of filmmakers hate testing movies. I love it because it's an audience medium. The biggest problem has been the prevalence of all these Internet sites. It's almost impossible to have a test screening without it leaking out on the Internet.
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I have never in my whole life asked for an autograph. It seems a little ... unnecessary.
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My wife Danielle and I love travelling, different cultures and good weather.
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Duty and to-day are ours; results and futurity belong to God.
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I work very hard on motivating everything I do as an actor. Explosive moments have to be completely motivated; whether they're explosive comedy or explosive horror, they have to come organically out of a scene and an interaction with another actor.
