Florence Welch Quotes
'Spectrum' is in part a disco song. But we play it hard, and it's a real euphoric, wailing tune. It's kind of like a total house anthem, in a way, but it seems to be going down really well. We've got all the grunge kids going mad for disco house raves.
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I was brought up with beautiful music - Nat King Cole and Glen Miller from my dad, and my mum loved Judy Garland and Doris Day - brilliant stuff. Through my brothers and sisters I heard David Bowie and The Specials, The Carpenters, Meatloaf and The Rolling Stones.
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It is more noble to give yourself completely to one individual than to labor diligently for the salvation of the masses.
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A book is not an example of 'women's writing' simply because it is written by a woman. Writing may become 'women's writing' when it could not have been written by a man.
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The violence and burnings in Lebanon were the work of Syrian soldiers and workers dressed in civilian clothes.
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You know, you can have someone who's the very best at something, but if there's not that kind of chemistry, collaborating is not going to amount to anything.
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My earliest memories of rap music was mixed with my earliest memories of reggae music. They were big sounds around the way, heavy bass lines, strong messages, definitely.
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The only thing simple about the past is that it's not now.
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The fact we don't have a lunar base has nothing to do with the technology. It has to do with public commitment and societal support.
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All previous populist movements were demanding things from governments, whereas the Tea Party is saying, 'Give us less, go away.' That's heartening to see.
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I make a lot of money and I'm worth every cent.
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Most Indians go into education. Their parents just push them into education like parents in Australia push them into sports.
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I have written a picture book that is based on my daughters. You know, my youngest one likes to tell everybody, 'Mommy wrote 'Best Day Ever' about us.' Which is true.
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If I went out in killer heels and full makeup, blow dry, the whole thing - anyone dressed up like that could be intimidating to men and women, really. It's so, look at me. Do you know what I mean? But I love women.
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The fact is, Latinos now own their own lives and I believe they can afford to look back without judgment.
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I think golf is literally an addiction. I'm surprised there's not Golf Anonymous.
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In the name of the constitution of Texas, which has been trampled upon, I refuse to take this oath. I love Texas too well to bring civil strife and bloodshed upon her.
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I do get recognized, more and more every day.
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I met Mos Def around that time but I didn't hook up with him until I was about 17 or 18.
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You will, if you're wise and know the art of travel, let yourself go on the stream of the unknown and accept whatever comes in the spirit in which the gods may offer it.
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I have a sort of empty feeling; nothing in the world seems of sufficient importance to be worth the doing.
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Success is not found in what you have achieved but rather in who you have become.
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One of my first memories is running up and down the theatre at Wakefield Opera House.
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The truth is, I'd like to be closer to my kids. I'd like to share more with them. But that's not what this time in their lives is about. This is their time to separate, to self-direct, to become independent.
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'Spectrum' is in part a disco song. But we play it hard, and it's a real euphoric, wailing tune. It's kind of like a total house anthem, in a way, but it seems to be going down really well. We've got all the grunge kids going mad for disco house raves.
