Terence McKenna (Terence Kemp McKenna) Quotes
And the psychedelics, I believe, are the key to moving from wearing culture like cloths to recognizing that culture is this intensifying reflection of an aspect of the self and integrating it into the self.
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I didn't know much about golf growing up.
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If you're in a film that you're proud of and you care about, then you're always happy to talk about it.
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I suffered from 'No one will ever fancy me!' syndrome, well into my teens. Even now I do not consider myself to be some kind of great, sexy beauty. Absolutely not.
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Knitting not only relaxes me, it also brings a feeling of being at home.
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I volunteer with School on Wheels in Los Angeles, and I also tutor with Koreh L.A.
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If you have passion, there is no need for excuses because your enthusiasm will trump any negative reasoning you might come up with. Enthusiasm makes excuses a nonissue.
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The essential problems remain the same... The kids I write about are asking for the same things I wanted. They want two contradictory things. They want to be the same as everyone else, and they want to be different from everyone else. They want acceptance for both.
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I first met my husband when I was 15. He was very cool, in a band, all that kind of thing, but he took a long time to grow up. Our paths crossed again 10 years later, and after about two weeks I knew that was it. I'm glad I met him when I did, even though I was fairly young. Because I think sometimes you can crystallise into singledom.
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Creme Brulee is the ultimate 'guy' dessert. Make it and he'll follow you anywhere.
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People may get tired of hearing from me, but I don't think I'll ever run out of things that I want to write about.
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To open yourself up and open your heart, it's a scary thing in life, let alone a movie.
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There have been moments in my career when I've had to be tough and I've had to step up to the plate - but usually that's because a man has underestimated me. But other than that, I wouldn't say I'm a tough person.
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Ronald Isley is a musical genius.
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When political figures are shown on television or in movies, it's always the liberal Democrats that are shown to be humane, caring people.
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I want anything I produce to be good for people kind enough to try it, but it's the momentum and process I enjoy most.
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My mom always talks about how hard it was to grow up in a political family. It's always split up, and just - I want to have fun in life. No, politics isn't on the list.
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Ironically, xenophobic nationalists are utilizing the benefits of globalization.
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I have lots of micro-goals of trying to get things done, whatever the amount of time available.
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My praying friend, continue to make known your desires to God in all things. ... Let Him decide whether you are to receive what you ask for or not.
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So, all of us would do well to stop fighting each other for our space at the bottom, because there ain't no more room.
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When it comes to investing, there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all portfolio.
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To be fearless no matter what happens-that is the root of true happiness. To move forward resolutely regardless of what lies in store-that is the spirit, the resolve, that leads to human victory.
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Reality TV is sleazy, it is manipulative. It is as momentary as anything in popular culture.
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And the psychedelics, I believe, are the key to moving from wearing culture like cloths to recognizing that culture is this intensifying reflection of an aspect of the self and integrating it into the self.
