George Allen, Sr. Quotes
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I like the diversity that my children are exposed to every day.
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In recording, you're trying to make something work sonically - getting the right inflection on the right guitar sound - and maybe a part that would be musically great doesn't sound as cool.
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Actually William wasn't there for quite a bit of the time initially, he wasn't there for Freshers Week, so it did take a bit of time for us to get to know each other but we did become very close friends from quite early.
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This is something I've wanted to do my whole life is play baseball, and I think just the opportunity to put on a big-league uniform every day is just... you know, people dream of it, but not everybody gets to do it. I'm thankful every day I get to do it.
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Running for office was definitely something I've thought about. When I was younger, I wanted to major in political science. And I've been engaged in current events since I was a kid. If I can make a difference and feel passionately and capable, then I would. Why not?
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The last thing you want to do when you are about to film a scene is think, 'Oh my God, so many people are going to watch this.'
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People return my phone calls now, which is really interesting. I'll tell you what I've learned that's kind of bittersweet. So many doors have opened up. I've met everybody in the business. I'm fortunate people want to work with me.
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I try to write about a woman finding her self-respect, valuing herself, and liking herself again. But what one desperately wants now is to write a proper novel.
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Pummeling an answer out of someone never works. You cannot intimidate someone with aggressive language and think they'll be more forthcoming... that's a caricature of interrogation, part of the TV culture of what it looks like.
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By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.
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The secret is to make sure your family comes before anything else, because no matter what you do you've got to come home.
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I think Trump is a very interesting candidate in this sense: I think he has cross-party appeal.
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Call me crazy - I love elk meat!
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Fashion is supposed to be light and not try too hard.
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At a certain point in your career - I mean, part of the answer is a personal answer, which is that at a certain point in your career, it becomes more satisfying to help entrepreneurs than to be one.
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I didn't feel the kind of joy every day playing drums that I thought you were supposed to feel.
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When you're doing a startup, life is not all roses and rainbows, like you see on Instagram, and killing it.
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The great fun for me is these collaborators. I'm nothing by myself. Being with these people, whether it's the 'Homeland' cast or stage collaborators, they make you everything you are. They make you come to work. They make you be alive.
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I think the Turks' willingness to take seriously action on the borders to stop the flow of foreign fighters joining ISIL is significant.
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I lost my mother and my brother when I was 15 in two separate car accidents. I was doing well at school. I was a good sportsperson, but at that point, I gave up on all of those things that were there to be done. I couldn't deal with them.
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Walk in the light so you can see where you're going.
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A Grammy is really nice, but having lots of fans is really nice, too. I think just getting a record out is a success on its own.
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Success is what you do with your ability. It's how you use your talent.
