Yuan Yuan Tan Quotes
Quotes to Explore
-
I've been writing music since 4th grade, and I love putting words together and expressing things in a way that you can move your head to and you can really relate to, because I have a lot to say.
-
It's interesting that one of the definitions of the word 'human' is 'sympathetic.' More and more people are beginning to show that they understand why that is important.
-
You can get all A's and still flunk life.
-
The metaphor for Palestine is stronger than the Palestine of reality.
-
One school invited me down, as two pupils had come out, and the headmaster didn't know what to do about it. I said, 'How many students here are gay?' and he said, 'Just these two.' Clearly not. 'How many gay members of staff have you got?' He had no idea. And this was a concerned man.
-
I always remember that I am a representative of my country, and I always think about the culture I'm bringing to people.
-
Being an offensive lineman, you always have the mindset of being an unsung hero - a lot of the people who look at the game follow the ball.
-
I really miss things like going to football games and pep rallies, and when I come home to Tulsa, I always try to go to those things.
-
By accepting what the external structures have told us we need to do, we have given the power of our realities and ourselves to others. It is time to tell a new story for women, and that can only start with women.
-
Any story hits you harder if the person delivering it doesn't sound like some news robot but in fact sounds like a real person having the reactions a real person would.
-
When I went to the 'Rush' audition, I was blown away by the script. I thought it was fantastic.
-
People will say, 'Just one picture please.' That is how it starts. There is just one picture and then somebody else wants another. And when I say 'No' I feel guilty.
-
I'd like to imagine that in order to beat me a person would have to play almost perfect tennis.
-
Bald is the new black!
-
If I had chosen the populist course, it would have been a breach of the trust placed in me by the people.
-
In the 1960s, and stretching back to the 1930s, it was felt by many economists that easy money is a reliable way to increase employment.
-
I'm not usually attracted to big-budget American films.
-
I have a great office.
-
Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.
-
I remember being inspired myself when smaller films, whether it's 'Beasts' or 'Winter's Bone,' wound up in the Oscars lineup.
-
When things are hard, come to me I’ll solve all your problems
-
I never really did any disco dancing.
-
When you start out acting, you dream of getting an agent and getting a job. For years, you audition and you get what you can. Choice isn't something that you have much of.
-
I can be very hard on myself, very demanding.
