Idina Menzel Quotes
I don't think I ever really knew the right words to 'Hava Nagilah,' which isn't great for a Jewish singer.
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The Pistols were like my work of art. They were my canvas.
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Reducing carbon emissions is important, but it is shortsighted if not coupled with reducing the toxic emissions from our heart; and that is something spiritual leaders are supposed to teach and something all thinking people, regardless of their beliefs, should practice.
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Understanding that being nervous, having doubts and lacking confidence are emotions that are human is how you deal with it. It is okay to feel that way... and then understanding that you can work through it.
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The ruling ideas of each age have ever been the ideas of its ruling class.
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I had a lot of time to think, and that is not good for your mind. And when it actually happened, it was not so much a celebration but the relief. It was an exorcism anxiety. After each race there is a procedure in which you get taken off to the podium and the TV interviews.
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Like the old Italian saying goes, 'It ain't rocket surgery.'
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I'm on this diet where you're supposed to eat only fish and meat.
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I don't look at myself as suffering.
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I like talking to priests, to Catholics. Everyone has their beliefs.
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None are more taken in by flattery than the proud, who wish to be the first and are not.
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When you reach 50, what you care about is being honest, being accurate, and being an example.
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No phone, a movie, a glass of wine, and some salad. Perfect!
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I have a great office.
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Modeling gave me so many experiences, like traveling and being exposed to global cultures, but the most valuable lesson has been working with designers who truly are visionaries in their field.
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I found the happiest woman in America is between 50 and 55, is happily married, has made significant progress in her career, and lives in a community where she can easily exercise outside. But the most important single thing was she had her last child before she was 35.
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It is impossible to advance new theories... when you are under the influence of a particular view, or under the pressure of a particular dogma.
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We must keep both our femininity and our strength.
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In Hinduism, conscience, reason and independent thinking have no scope for development.
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Never let your soul be silenced. Live life out loud. Every day tell your truth not with words but with actions from your heart.
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I was actually pretty shy in school. My defense mechanism was to be the class clown. I remember getting into a lot of trouble for being disruptive, and I was brought in front of the headteacher, who said: 'What's going to happen to you; what are you going to do when you grow up?' and I said: 'Well, I'm obviously going to be a comedian.'
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The greatest benefit of being a solo performer is that it is seriously frightening, but at the same time very empowering. It's just you and the audience. All the weight is on you to deliver the songs.
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Part of my preparation is I go and ask the kit man what colour we're wearing - if it's red top, white shorts, white socks or black socks. Then I lie in bed the night before the game and visualise myself scoring goals or doing well.
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I have a very rich and wonderful personal life, and at its core are my sons.
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I don't think I ever really knew the right words to 'Hava Nagilah,' which isn't great for a Jewish singer.
