Sufjan Stevens Quotes
I think of the saddest thing I can and then add a sick dog to that. If I think of a sick dog from the beginning, I just stop there.
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I like the term 'misunderstood.' But I am a bit of a bad boy.
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If you're going to play a villain, there's no greater compliment than being told that you give people nightmares. I never thought I would be the actor that would give people nightmares.
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Rejuvenation of younger players should be the job of the Indonesian Badminton Association. But local competitions will help identify new talent.
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First drafts are never any good - at least, mine aren't.
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I've always written about animals. I'm still trying to process why that is.
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I can't sit back and swallow stuff. I live in a time and place, and in a country on earth where you're not supposed to swallow it. People just gave up.
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Whenever I get on stage, I feel safe and in control. Life can be so uncertain, but on stage, I always know how a drama or crisis is going to end. Acting is a great comfort blanket and has gotten me through countless personal crises. I am a firm believer that the show must go on.
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I wouldn't be here if it weren't for 'Show Boat.' The kind of theater I chose to be involved in is completely a direct reflection of what 'Show Boat' made possible.
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I've discovered that half the people would love to go into space and there's no need to explain it to them. The other half can't understand and I couldn't explain it to them. If someone doesn't know why, I can't explain it.
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Hydraulic fracturing requires massive amounts of water. Disposing of the toxic wastewater, as well as accidental spills, can contaminate drinking water and harm human health.
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The season is a beast within itself. It's not the quickest race; it's a marathon. In the playoffs - if you're fortunate enough to make the playoffs - that's more like a dash. You have to concentrate on one opponent. When they're done, you have to concentrate on another one.
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Writing is a funny thing. It's not like you're working on a schedule. It comes in fits and starts.
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All I know is that when I mix to digital and when I mix to tape I compare them and the tape always wins out.
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I have this rule now that I keep people around me who I enjoy being with when I'm sober.
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I lived below the poverty line when I was young and starting out as a writer. But my wife and I kept trying to do things better, as anyone with ambition does. But just because you're trying doesn't mean you're always going to succeed.
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On television, everyone talks and they don't care about the mechanics.
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Texting has added a new dimension to language use, but its long-term impact is negligible. It is not a disaster.
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Las Vegas honors women - Celine Dion, Bette Midler, Britney Spears. I love that Las Vegas celebrates women.
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In Hollywood a girl's virtue is much less important than her hairdo.
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Even Woodstock turned out to be a disaster. Everybody was stuck in the mud and people got sick.
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A broken immigration system means broken families and broken lives.
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Every generation of children has its private hero.
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I often think how lucky we were with 'Jesus Christ Superstar.'
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I think of the saddest thing I can and then add a sick dog to that. If I think of a sick dog from the beginning, I just stop there.
