Oscar Wilde Quotes
Good intentions have been the ruin of the world. The only people who have achieved anything have been those who have had no intentions at all.
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My dad only ever talked about two things: bicycles and Mercedes.
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I know my corn plants intimately, and I find it a great pleasure to know them.
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People who want the most approval get the least and people who need approval the least get the most.
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I don't want to get too philosophical, but in a sense, you're given this gift, this sort of creative force in you, and I think everyone has it, and it's completely unique to you. And you as a person have a little bit of a responsibility as its shepherd if you choose to incorporate that into your life.
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The goal in life is to be solid, whereas the way that life works is totally fluid, so you can never actually achieve that goal.
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I do think that 'Pretty Little Liars' has raised the bar in how social media can tie into the fan base watching the show.
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After 'Heart Skips A Beat' hit No.1, I barely had a chance to celebrate 'cos it was straight over to the judges' houses for the 'Xtra Factor,' filming in Greece, L.A. and Spain.
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I want do a Mandarin language movie. It'll probably be the next movie I do after the one I do next.
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I have never taken myself that seriously as an actor.
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Sex appeal is in the workplace every day of the week. I'm not saying that's the only calling card, but it's a whole crayon box.
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I have my own people that make my clothes because it's hard for me to find stuff that fits.
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I like being unconventional.
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The whole fame question is one that is constantly intriguing to me. I think that fame is something that other people create about you. Whether you jump into that or not is up to you – and whether you have the talents for jumping into it or not.
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Conflict is very much a state of mind. If you're not in that state of mind, it doesn't bother you.
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If I don't train enough, of course I'm nervous.
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I've been saying for years that readers want inexpensive ebooks.
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I think that was the case here. We just wanted it to be good for everybody.
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I am a father, and sometimes I want to stay close to home. By varying the workplace, it gives me space to breathe. I enjoy theatre because it reminds me I'm mortal, and it's terrifying when it goes wrong but the most thrilling experience when it flies.
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I exercise every morning. I do light weights - 5lb and 10lb arm exercises - and then lie and lift my arms and legs. It's all about keeping core strength. I do a lot of stretching too.
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All have disappointments, all have times when it isn't worthwhile.
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Right now people are interested in genetic engineering to help the human race. That's a noble cause, and that's where we should be heading. But once we get past that - once we understand what genetic diseases we can deal with - when we start thinking about the future, there's an opportunity to create some new life-forms.
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It was the best first kiss in the history of first kisses. It was as sweet as sugar. And it was warm, as warm as pie. The whole world opened up and I fell inside. I don't know where I was, but I didn't care. I didn't care because the only person who mattered was there with me.
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Good intentions have been the ruin of the world. The only people who have achieved anything have been those who have had no intentions at all.
