Steven Millhauser Quotes
His ambition was to insert his dreams into the world, and if they were the wrong dreams, then he would dream them in solitude.
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When your conscience says law is immoral, don't follow it.
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I love Coco de Mer.
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What in heaven's name is strange about a grandmother dancing nude? I'll bet lots of grandmothers do it.
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People ask me, 'Isn't it scary living on your own?' but in this industry, being at events, doing interviews, and doing promotion and constantly chatting about yourself, sometimes it's really nice to just sit in silence or take a day where you can sleep in until 3 P.M. and then stay up as late as you like.
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Even President Obama has not suggested he could get another country to pay for building a wall between Mexico and the United States.
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The Companion of Honour I regarded as an award from the country for 50 years of work - which I thought was okay.
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I know something quite sure. We'll never have peace with this Syrian regime. They'll never give us relief, and we'll never forget that.
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Physical roles give me a chance to learn something new.
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No man underestimates the wrongs he suffers; many take them more seriously than is right.
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London is my home. I miss my family so much; it's hard being away. And I miss salt and vinegar crisps. And Marmite. And good fudge. Oh my God. Clotted cream fudge.
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Each day, each one of us chooses not to do many things that would be legal but offensive to those around us.
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There are plenty of problems in the world, and doubtless climate change - or whatever the currently voguish phrase for it all is - certainly is one of them. But it's low on my list.
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It's always hard, after you've been in command, to take a lesser role.
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As an actor myself, I know we go where the work is, but I think it's sad the Lyric haven't found any homegrown talent.
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No one ever bugged Jack Nicholson. When we made 'Witches,' and people were standing around to see him, he'd just come out and say, 'Hi everybody!' I was lucky enough to go with him to a Lakers game, too, and he was always friendly. No one bothers Jack, because he makes himself so accessible.
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Remember if people talk behind your back, it only means you're two steps ahead!
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I am a medium. In the same way, doctors are mediums to bring treatment.
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The feeling of sleepiness when you are not in bed, and can't get there, is the meanest feeling in the world.
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For me, being a lawyer means to help those in need.
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While I was growing up, all the boys used to be my buddies. I never got that special kind of attention from them, and I was the tomboy around. Although I've become an actress today, I still have those traits.
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Do you have any ambitions outside racing? My main ambition at the moment, whether inside or outside racing, is to become Formula 1 World Champion.
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The work of the preacher resembles that of the sower. Like the sower, the preacher must sow good seed, the Word of God.
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His ambition was to insert his dreams into the world, and if they were the wrong dreams, then he would dream them in solitude.
