George Packer Quotes
Part of the mystique of blogs is their protean quality: They work both sides of the divide between politics and media, further blurring the already fuzzy distinctions between reporter, pundit, political operative, activist, and citizen.
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I've always been in love with music, but I've never thought to sing.
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The Koran was revealed at a time of great change in the Arab world, the seventh-century shift from a matriarchal nomadic culture to an urban patriarchal system.
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France is a fantastic country. It's between the Anglo-Saxon and Latin cultures. We have some of the Anglo-Saxon rigor, and some of the Latin quirkiness.
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There's never really been a real hood Christmas movie.
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What I say or do here won't matter much, nor should it.
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Dealing with the government does not mean you have to give a bribe.
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I think Hillary Clinton is a good and effective secretary of state.
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Only the other world has substance and reality; only good deeds and holy learning have tangible worth.
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And on election night I'd go down to city hall in El Paso, Texas and cover the election. In those days, of course, we didn't have exit polls. You didn't know who had won the election until they actually counted the votes. I thought that was exciting too.
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I could probably name thousands of albums that I want.
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I used to be pretty reckless. When I was a runner for a production company, I drove a massive 16 seater van. I was only 18. I mean I look young now, but then I looked about 12.
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I think there's nothing that can drive you more than a huge dream or a huge challenge.
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Long for me as I for you, forgetting, what will be inevitable, the long black aftermath of pain.
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I don't think you'll ever get enough picking.
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I just want to show the fans my big smile and play the game that I love.
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I'm for people bettering themselves, no matter who they are and where they are, doing all they can to be all they can be.
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People say I am cheap, and I don't mind if they do.
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It is not often that idealism of student days finds adequate opportunity for expression in the later life of manhood.
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Modern money is almost altogether credit money.
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Did you ever hear one of those corny, positive messages on someone's answering machine? 'Hi, it's a great day and I'm out enjoying it right now. I hope you are too. The thought for the day is share the love.' Beep. 'Uh, yeah, this is the VD clinic. Speaking of being positive, your test is back. Stop sharing the love.'
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Listening to music for me is like homework. Music will give me enjoyment, but as soon as it's giving me that enjoyment, I want to analyse it, and then it becomes work. Why does it sound like that? How?... then I dissect it.
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I used to hang out in my dad's workshop on weekends. Later, when I was starting out as an actor, I became a roofer and a framer to make money. But what I really enjoyed was the finished work. I like the longevity.
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I had great teachers, great ensembles, and great companies to work with who supported my career.
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Part of the mystique of blogs is their protean quality: They work both sides of the divide between politics and media, further blurring the already fuzzy distinctions between reporter, pundit, political operative, activist, and citizen.
