George Lois Quotes
You can't test great advertising. You can only test the mediocre. Not that I don't care about demographics. You have to understand who you're going after.
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I feel like I've grown up a bit. I'm a bit more confident, and I've been reading more, and I've had a little more time to myself. I went on this writing trip to gather my thoughts about where and who I am in this world, and why we're all here.
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I don't like workouts that make you bulky.
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Moral authority has been laid to rest, world opinion is no more than a game show and the difference between good and evil is about as relevant as changing channels.
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Woodstock had a tremendous impact on American artistic life.
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I firmly believe that one of the best kept secrets to soft and glowing skin is moisturisation.
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Neil Gaiman's 'Sandman' just rocked my world in the late '80s and early '90s. I couldn't read them fast enough.
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A teacher should have a creative mind.
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But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations towards these countries.
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In writing a series of stories about the same characters, plan the whole series in advance in some detail, to avoid contradictions and inconsistencies.
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A good amount of the guys wanted to date me. Even older guys looking at me. It took some getting used to.
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Constant reference to a 'war on terror' did accomplish one major objective: It stimulated the emergence of a culture of fear.
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During my theatre days, I was more comfortable doing comedy. It's such an irony. I have always played a buffoon on stage, and yet I don't have any comic role to my credit.
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On one hand, it seems strange that a country that has suffered so much from violence and war would be debating if they want peace or not. But in Colombia, a part of society is deeply connected with the war as a means of making a living.
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We may define therapy as a search for value.
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Some of my books sort of have a provocative take. Sometimes you find interesting things about characters that show they weren't necessarily the way people usually see them. It can make for lively conversations, but that's great. Spark a little controversy, get people to think about it. That's what it's all about.
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My profession has helped me to grow up.
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Persons who are born too soon or born too late seldom achieve the eminence of those who are born at the right time.
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There was a verse that said if you are lukewarm rather than hot or cold, God will spit you out of his mouth on Judgment Day. And I felt like, I mean, I don't know. I'm lukewarm.
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I think a good director is a good listener.
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Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations.
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I'm kind of a Midwestern snob. I think we're just nice people and have a great work ethic.
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My mom is my great supporter. It's always nice to have her around. She can cook. It's nice to have some home-cooked food sometimes.
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You can't test great advertising. You can only test the mediocre. Not that I don't care about demographics. You have to understand who you're going after.
