Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Quotes
I find human behavior really interesting. I think that's ultimately what being an actor is. You explore what it means to be human.
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If the interview was done in the studio, Frank McGee would automatically do it. But if I went out and got it, then the interview was mine. So I was considered a pushy cookie, because I would get the interview.
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I've never used my weight to get a laugh. That is, used my size as the subject for humor. You never saw me stuck in a door-way or stuck in a chair.
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When I'm out the street, I get people whispering behind me, 'Isn't that Jennifer Lawrence?' I should start doing autographs - although if you stood us side by side, you wouldn't make that mistake.
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I think people like it when you have a bit of personality.
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I don't like messing up. I think that's just a part of my personality. I don't like to mess up or do anything wrong. When I'm in gymnastics, I like to see my hit percent as high as possible.
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The liberal intelligentsia has allowed its party to become a captive of corporate interests.
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I have always been an old-line Henry Clay Whig.
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In the age of networked everything, life moves sideways and covers lots of ground while barely touching the earth.
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I didn't know I wanted to be a gymnast; I was just introduced to the gym. I loved the place because it looked like a hi-tech playground with mats and a lot of things I can hang from.
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I eat right and stay healthy as much as possible.
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As an actress, one of the perks is having access to ridiculously expensive clothing and prancing around on the red carpet. Who wouldn't want to have fun with that?
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There is nothing as mysterious as a fact clearly described. I photograph to see what something will look like photographed.
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I declare and protest in advance, that I do not intend, at this time at least; to be drawn or driven into the question of slavery, in either of its subdivisions or forms.
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Scamorza, an Italian curd cheese often labelled 'smoked mozzarella,' melts fantastically well.
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Being a parent is very important to me.
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We are not built for the mountains and the dawns and aesthetic affinities, those are for moments of inspiration, that is all. We are built for the valley, for the ordinary stuff we are in, and that is where we have to prove our mettle. Spiritual selfishness always wants repeated moments on the mount. We feel we could talk like angels and live like angels, if only we could stay on the mount. The times of exaltation are exceptional, they have their meaning in our life with God, but we must beware lest our spiritual selfishness wants to make them the only time.
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Whoever you are, be that person with all your might. Time goes by faster than we thought. It is a thief so quiet. You must let yourself be loved and you must love, parts of you that never loved must open and love. You must announce yourself in all particulars so you can have yourself.
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Follow your feelings. If it feels right, move forward. If it doesn't feel right, don't do it.
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I have a very thick skin. I take everything that comes and let it bounce right off me because I know the time will come when nobody will be able to speak falsely.
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I'm totally a geek.
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Every year is beautiful, and I try to appreciate each moment in my career, but 30 was definitely one of my best.
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Human beings have Love for one another inborn in them - Love, reassembler of our ancient nature, who tries to make one out of two and to heal human nature.
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I find human behavior really interesting. I think that's ultimately what being an actor is. You explore what it means to be human.
