R. W. Apple (Johnny Apple) Quotes
Aspects of life here civility, courtesy, coziness have always bound Britons to their country . . . They are part of the British myth, along with lovely countryside, dogs and horses, rose gardens, the Armada, the Battle of Britain.
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One morning I woke up and was plunged into psychological shock. I had forgotten I was free.
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What makes me really happy is a walk in the English countryside. A nice sunset, that British countryside - it means I'm home.
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Another real problem was over putting our helmets on for re-entry, because we all had severe head colds. They couldn't come up there and make us. Houston, you have a problem!
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It's a matter of life and death for this country. The Kenyan forests are facing extinction and it is a man-made problem.
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The problem with the focus on speculators, as was demonstrated during the financial crisis, is that it tends to divert attention from the real villains. During the financial crisis, the villains were the actions of the banks, not the speculators betting on bank share prices.
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We live in a dark time. Books are as dark as what is available to teenagers through the media every day.
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But acting just sort of happened and I found that I loved it. It was such a challenge.
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Enjoy every sandwich.
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Some of the areas in China have been under very grave water scarcity: for example, the north China plain; they are facing a very serious water shortage. Per capita levels have dropped to very serious levels, including in Beijing.
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My dad's funny. He's laid back and a cool guy.
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I want Prince to see something I do and call me and ask me to be on an album or if I want to dance!
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How individuals of the same species surpass each other in these sensations and in other bodily faculties is universally known, but there is a limit to them, and their power cannot extend to every distance or to every degree.
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One of the satisfactions of a genius is his will-power and obstinacy.
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There are people who, if they see something in couture that they perceive as ready-to-wear, they're in shock.
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I've learned that I've got to keep level-headed.
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I love 'Titanic' and the idea that you're kind of rooting for Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet to survive despite the fact that you know that they're not going to.
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Writing is boring, very boring, and it takes so much patience.
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At home, you always have to be a politician; when you're abroad, you almost feel yourself a statesman.
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I look very different on camera compared with how I do in real life. On camera, I look my best when everything is enhanced, especially my eyes - I like a smoky eye. In real life, I like myself best in tinted moisturiser, lip balm and mascara.
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The economics profession advances by one confusing financial disaster at a time.
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I don't really believe in regrets.
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The thing that helped me come to terms with performing was an anxiety, a desperation for acceptance. There was never enough positive motivation in my life.
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From my mom and dad, because they're happily married for a long time: Just listen. Listen to him. I'm so independent and driven and stubborn. Just let him talk. It's about not being so stubborn and having to win every argument. My parents set a great example. They love each other and take care of each other so much.
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Aspects of life here civility, courtesy, coziness have always bound Britons to their country . . . They are part of the British myth, along with lovely countryside, dogs and horses, rose gardens, the Armada, the Battle of Britain.
