Nina Blackwood Quotes
My reading is always about musical biographies. I have an innate interest and passion for that.
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I read real books. On paper. You know, those printed books? I feel like this is the last thing I do to support my industry. I think they smell great, too.
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Act so that the effects of your actions are compatible with the permanence of genuine human life.
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There are no surprising facts, only models that are surprised by facts; and if a model is surprised by the facts, it is no credit to that model.
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People believe in God because they've been conditioned to believe in God.
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New York City is one of the greatest places on the planet. You have the best in food, art, theatre, and definitely people-watching.
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I don't have a lot of shame. That doesn't mean I can't feel bad about the way someone reacts to me or about something I read about myself online. But I don't have a lot of guilt, no. I've always been this way. I'm missing a chip.
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'Piku' was driven by subtleties. Most films come with the padding of the sound, the visual, the drama.
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At a time of economic recession, the need for Medicaid and other safety net services is even greater. And we don't want to raise taxes on people who are having a tough time paying their bills.
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To play an older woman, 'til the look is not affected, it is never a problem for me. To play a matured character, it's different. You get to learn so much. It becomes more serious.
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I don't want to write any more screenplays, I'll tell you that right now. It's a waste of time. You've got too many people who think they have the answer to a good screenplay and they don't. No one knows.
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The kinds of stories I want to be a part of telling are about delving into what it is to be a human being.
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My favorite toy growing up was Polly Pocket. But one gift that I wanted though never received for Christmas was a pair of trampoline moon shoes. You strap them to your feet and they have springs on them, and you can just jump around!
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I am convinced that my dark-horse candidacy helped pave the way for women and members of underserved communities to seek political office.
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But if applause throws off your timing, then you're not the kind of comedian I would like to see. All you have to do is stand there and take it.
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Overwhelming, student loan payments are holding millions back from buying homes, starting families, and saving for retirement.
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A story is how we construct our experiences.
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Freedom rings where opinions clash.
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My family is from a tiny town in Alabama. So all I wanted to do was get out of this town.
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There are clearly many good politicians who are guided by religious belief, so the mix can work. But there's a line to be drawn. It would be hugely dangerous for a country's laws to be set by the scriptures, and particularly those of the expansionist religions.
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The only way to convert the heathen is to travel into the jungle.
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Pictures and shapes are but secondary objects and please or displease only in the memory.
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If men are to respect each other for what they are, they must cease to respect each other for what they own.
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We're not drafting for next year's team. We're drafting for a talent base. An immediate need primarily is not as important as getting a player with the best potential available.
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My reading is always about musical biographies. I have an innate interest and passion for that.
