Michael Winter Quotes
The greatness of being an artist is the kind of ridiculous guffaw you can have at one's own misery. 'That was miserable! Now how can I write about it?'
Quotes to Explore
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We must never forget that Black History is American History. The achievements of African Americans have contributed to our nation's greatness.
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When the needs of one person are being met by the other, there is laughter.
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Being in water makes me relax instantly.
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Being on 'The Sopranos' definitely prepared me for the militant secrecy of 'Mad Men.'
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Historical science is being left in the dust.
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I realize now that I've hoped to be great - as an actress, as a mother - because I want to embody the greatness of women who didn't get to be all they could have been. Their dignity, their courage, and their brilliance make me strive to be better. They're a part of me.
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Sometimes women who are taller aren't comfortable with it, but I love being tall.
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Essential to the theory of evolution is the premise that everything has come into being by itself.
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I loved being in a band.
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Being in a Woody Allen film. I cherish it.
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It's the tyranny of an oligarchy that I'm concerned about.
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Being a gentleman is a worthy goal.
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He who stops being better stops being good.
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I found it hard being a full-time mum and take my hat off to anyone who can do it.
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Of all vices, drinking is the most incompatible with greatness.
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A human being is a deciding being.
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Mediocrity in politics is not to be despised. Greatness is not needed.
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I've taken great pride in not being fragile.
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I believe that architecture is fundamentally a public space where people can gather and communicate, think about the history, think about the lives of human beings, or the world.
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The worst diets are ones that restrict your calories too much and try to trick your body. You have no energy, and it's ridiculous.
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Few professors would dare to publish research or teach a course debunking the claims made in various ethnic, gender, or other 'studies' courses.
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My dad was a baggage handler at Heathrow and careful with money. He worked hard and had three jobs when I was young. I wish I'd inherited his care for money. Sadly, I've grown up to be rather scatty when it comes to finances.
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I'm scared to be political. You get too powerful, and more people try to take you out.
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The greatness of being an artist is the kind of ridiculous guffaw you can have at one's own misery. 'That was miserable! Now how can I write about it?'
