William Emerson Arnett (Will Arnett) Quotes

I remember asking my dad, "Why didn't you ever move to the States? You probably could have made a lot more money." My dad said, "Because I have an obligation to give back." I always admired him for that.

William Emerson Arnett

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• Our children and grandchildren are not going to have the same standard of living unless we educate that workforce.

  

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• I got into beards right in the middle of the hipster boom.

  

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• I like to give pennies to children, but unfortunately, a man cannot do these things if he lives in a small village or town where his face is known and seen every day. For children take advantage, as I know to my cost, and would gather round him like hens around a farmer when he scatters grain.

  

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• I love to cook a meal for the so-called holidays. You always need the turkey. I like making a good BBQ brisket as well.

  

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• Long Kiss Goodnight has a huge cult following. They could make another version of that movie right now and make a lot of money.

  

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• For me, compatibility is a sense of humour, being able to laugh together; that is very important.

  

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• I hope to continue building my acting career and work more on projects that fulfill my artistic thirst.

  

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• Poor Jenny, bright as a penny!Her equal would be hard to find.She lost one dad and mother,A sister and a brother-But she would make up her mind.

  

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• I remember asking my dad, "Why didn't you ever move to the States? You probably could have made a lot more money." My dad said, "Because I have an obligation to give back." I always admired him for that.

  

  William Emerson Arnett
  • Giving
  • Dad
  • Moving