Oscar Wilde Quotes
Every single work of art is the fulfillment of a prophecy; for every work of art is the conversion of an idea into an image.
Quotes to Explore
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Actually, I had no idea what shooting hoops was or were. I thought dunking was something you did with a beignet and a cup of steaming coffee. I wasn't exactly sure what a Knick was.
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It's good to keep in mind that prominence is always a mix of hard work, eloquence in your practice, good timing and fortuitous social relations. Everything can't be personalized.
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Besides black art, there is only automation and mechanization.
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What I want is to try and get across the idea that reading for pleasure is so beneficial. And turn children on who have maybe been switched off reading or never found a love of it in the first place.
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Every idea has its time.
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How are the cabs in your city? In Manhattan, where I work, they are rather awful.
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You'd be surprised how hard it can often be to translate an action into an idea.
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A mate of mine told me recently, 'It's the first time I've seen you work, Worthington.' I thought that was quite funny, but he was right.
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I believe love at first sight is possible. Centuries of literature and art and beauty has been dedicated to that idea, so who am I to argue, even if I've never experienced it?
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A nice blend of prediction and surprise seem to be at the heart of the best art.
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I've walked away in the middle of a conversation and had no idea that was wrong until someone told me I was being rude.
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In all my years of baseball, I have always expected to be traded. I never liked the idea.
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I still have not given up the idea of becoming a journalist, but at 17 I decided to follow my heart and stay in Los Angeles with my girlfriend as opposed to going to Johns Hopkins.
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When in doubt, you bring in relatives. Nepotism is a part of my work.
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I still get excited by working with big names. You have that initial moment of, 'Oh my goodness, I'm going to work with Tom Cruise!'
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I am concerned if 25 percent of Americans think that President Obama is a Muslim. I mean, it's obviously a lack of knowledge. But also, it's for the Muslims as well, you know, because a small numbers of Muslims have really painted a very negative image of Islam.
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Even today I work with Niall O'Brien, who is far more technically astute than I am, but I still have the clearest idea of every detail I want in my photograph.
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I really hate bureaucracy and the idea that I'm not a free person.
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Stanley Kubrick was brilliant at getting under the audience's skin. He was very interested in the idea of, 'How can I tell this with just a camera?'
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We have outdoor dining so people can enjoy the beach atmosphere. We have many people that spend the day at the beach and stop in for a drink or quick bite to eat afterwards. We ask that patrons come here in upscale casual dress. No flip-flops, tank tops or cut-offs.
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Every single work of art is the fulfillment of a prophecy; for every work of art is the conversion of an idea into an image.
