Tony Gilroy (Anthony Joseph Gilroy) Quotes
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The whole atmosphere of the book, the tone of 'The Hobbit,' is of a kid's adventure story, told in the first person by Tolkien, who is introducing young people to the notion of Middle-earth. A lot of it is very light-hearted.
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It wasn't until I went to college and I got my first motorcycle that I understood the thrill of speed.
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The chief value of money lies in the fact that one lives in a world in which it is overestimated.
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I didn't feel like I was meant to be a nurse or a secretary.
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These are moments in your life to be cherished; they don't come around that often. To be flying around in a 'Game of Thrones' jet, to be greeted by massive enthusiasts.
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There have always been revivals. Some have always been successful. And many of them have failed.
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Justice must not only be seen to be done but has to be seen to be believed.
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Talking to people from the heart matters, and it's unfortunately something brands have forgotten about. Celebrity endorsement deals try to gain recognition for brands, but at their core, what matters is if the celebrity truly backs the brand.
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Mom was all about hellfire and brimstone. Her Old Testament God was a colossal, ancient brute, a maelstrom of blood and fire, of appetite and wrath.
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I can't live without a sense of humor. I need to be laughing and entertained at all times.
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I was in better shape when I went into boot camp than when I came out.
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I was determined to be an actor and make a name in the industry, and hence, I did.
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Whoever stands by a just cause cannot possibly be called a terrorist.
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For me, life is about experiencing many new things and working with good people, working on good projects, and in general, just having any kind of job.
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The public always picks quality.
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She's got a rum job, but she knows how to do it, and to have a job and know how to do it is one of the best things in this life. And if only she stops hankering after Cambridge...
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My brother never got an opportunity to throw a pitch, and I didn't want the same thing to happen to another young kid.
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Most pitchers are too smart to manage.
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Because Bin Laden's culture doesn't permit the worship of images, they understand how powerful images are. We wouldn't have thought of creating a visual bomb. In a way, he's chopped down two iconic buildings, and used our very truth imagery, to express himself. It's fascinating... I mean, dreadful.
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I've got to stop getting obsessed with human beings and fall in love with a chair. Chairs have everything human beings have to offer, and less, which is obviously what I need. Less emotional feedback, less warmth, less approval, less patience and less response. The less the merrier. Chairs it is. I must furnish my heart with feelings for furniture.
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When I speak of family, I immediately think of a support system who can give you a reality check when you need it: a mirror reflection of myself. I believe that we are a result of our family - the people who encourage us and tell us the truth about who we are which helps us to grow through their advice and wisdom.
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You aren't allowed to feel special, but no one knows the specific ways you are in pain.
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I don't run after successful directors. I give importance to the content of the film.
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No one should feel sorry for a successful screenwriter.
