Mae West Quotes
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My inspiration for writing is all the wonderful books that I read as a child and that I still read. I think that for those of us who write, when we find a wonderful book written by someone else, we don't really get jealous, we get inspired, and that's kind of the mark of what a good writer is.
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Imperfection is perfection.
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I'm not pessimistic about much of anything.
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I write fast. But it takes me a while to get going. It's very important for me to see my whole plot. I have to see the end first because I like a surprise in the end. Which is why I let characters and plot gestate in my mind.
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In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience.
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You will die but the carbon will not; its career does not end with you. It will return to the soil, and there a plant may take it up again in time, sending it once more on a cycle of plant and animal life.
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Accordingly, globalization is not only something that will concern and threaten us in the future, but something that is taking place in the present and to which we must first open our eyes.
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Many people focus on my power and talk about my power, but I have many more qualities in the ring. I like to surprise everyone.
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In my career, there have been roles I haven't taken because someone involved with the project gave me a bad vibe. I don't care how much money is on the table: No job is worth feeling uneasy every day.
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Overcome your barriers, intend the best, and be patient. You will enjoy more balance, more growth, more income, and more fun!
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Success is dependent upon the glands - sweat glands.
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'SNL' can be a stressful environment, and I am panicking constantly, but I guess I keep it pretty internal.
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In the Middle Ages and beyond, the target was the Court Jew who had the ear of the ruler; during the Inquisition it was the Spanish Jews who thrived after their conversion to Christianity.
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I love to play different roles. That's just the kind of actor I am.
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I think the attraction to Israeli women stems from the fact that we're exotic and the fact that there are many talented and beautiful women in Israel. I think that there is also greater awareness of Israel than before in the movie industry.
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I want my son to become aware that he is in charge of the choices he makes, and it's good to make thoughtful, good choices.
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The entire making of 'Within and Without' was a series of experiments and trial by error. When I started writing, I didn't have a strong idea of what the record was going to end up like.
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I love engaging in conversation with other moms because we can relate to one another, and we swap valuable insight and information.
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If you take anything I say with any seriousness whatsoever, go study Yang style tai chi. It will make you live longer.
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Apple is all-in on Apple hardware and still wants you to be all-in, too.
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The essential is to excite the spectators. If that means playing Hamlet on a flying trapeze or in an aquarium, you do it.
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Our primary objective must be to prevent wars, and when we fail in this, we must protect and assist the innocent victims.
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Unfortunately, there is still much to mine in this world and explore creatively.
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Keep a diary, and someday it'll keep you.
