Paul Krugman Quotes
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If you were black, you experienced prejudice. It wasn't a real horrible thing for us; we went through it. We noticed it mostly in the South and in Las Vegas, where we couldn't stay in the hotels where we entertained. But that began to change.
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Even in this globalised world, London is still the standard for our times. The city has embraced the world's diversity and represents the finest in human achievements.
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I kind of wanna be pro basketball, pro skateboarder.
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I've had Irish skin from the time I was a young girl.
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I have received nasty e-mails, messages on Twitter and ridiculous comments, not only about my size, but my family.
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To insult someone we call him 'bestial. For deliberate cruelty and nature, 'human' might be the greater insult.
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You can't take yourself too seriously; it's important to poke fun at yourself. Once in a while, it is great to show your inadequacies, too.
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I was a temp secretary for a long time, and I went at it with a passion, and I tried to do a nice job in all my jobs.
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I'm not in a position to go back into public service.
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I see many black males grasping for some thread of hope. There are so many destructive practices, glimpses into a psychic abyss. That must be very frightening.
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Things happen for a reason. I'm happy, but not I'm not satisfied with the things I'm doing.
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Only buy clothes that you plan to keep forever. It's important to see trends for what they are: a game.
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I think it's nice for women to try to be sexy for their man.
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I love doing the dishes... not for the act of cleaning but because I get to put my headphones in, listen to music, and ignore the world for an hour, and it's totally acceptable because I'm cleaning.
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Hollywood is something imagined... acting is something crafted.
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I love the produce section at the grocery store.
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A weak man is just by accident. A strong but non-violent man is unjust by accident.
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I originally wanted to embrace the imagery and forthrightness of rap music. There are some interesting, dynamic voices in rap. But I find most of it irresponsible in its overt violence and commercialization of anger. As artists, we believe we can will action through language. If that's the case, we have to take responsibility for what we say.
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If the film is a hit then everyone shares the success. If it is going to be a disaster then it might as well be because of me, not because of somebody else.
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Whatever obstacle comes your way, you gotta be prepared to jump over it! And I think that's what separates the legends from the regular artists. It's all in how you manage that success, and how you deal with the controversy when it actually comes.
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Chemical weapons simply have no place in the 21st century. Progress in this vital area will help generate momentum to meet our goal of eliminating all weapons of mass destruction.
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Accept what people offer. Drink their milkshakes. Take their love.
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I think of a designer as a processor of information — like a scriptwriter or a novelist.
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The goal in the end is not to win elections. The goal is to change society.
