Michel Gondry Quotes
My grandfather lived across the garden from us, and in his attic he had a lot of radios, appliances and inventions that he had made over 50 years, such as a keyboard called a clavioline, which can be heard on some Beatles songs - it was popular in the 60s. So we had all that at home.
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Since 9/11, there has been a huge leap in people wanting to get personally involved in public service and international affairs.
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Sometimes I'd say what's bad for the country is good for my business, unfortunately.
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The bonds we create in the household are the most important and lasting. Savor them; they're sacred.
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The fatal facility of the octosyllabic verse.
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We held the team together for as long as possible and then sent all except the most critical personnel home.
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When the legends die, the dreams end; there is no more greatness.
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Ernest Mtunzi, Former UK Representative of Joshua Nkomo.
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My grandfather lived across the garden from us, and in his attic he had a lot of radios, appliances and inventions that he had made over 50 years, such as a keyboard called a clavioline, which can be heard on some Beatles songs - it was popular in the 60s. So we had all that at home.
