Arthur Leonard Schawlow Quotes
It seems to me that when confronted with the marvels of life and the universe, one must ask why and not just how. The only possible answers.

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Never having alone time is real tough on people.
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I now can be sure that, once I start writing a book, I'll be able to finish it. I've also become more assured about my 'voice' as a writer and being able to keep the characters true to themselves.
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If I ever had needed to put together a CV, it would be quite short. Like many young people, I'd highlight my desire to work hard.
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This is the people's money, and we need to use it on their priorities. Increasing the pay of members of Congress is not their priority.
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Part of my motivation for writing mysteries for young people is that I loved mysteries when I was growing up, and now that I'm on the creative end of things, I'm discovering that they're even more fun to write!
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I like the dark undertow of grime, and it gets me aggressive. You need that aggression.
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I said I wanted to strap guns on an El Camino. When I brought it up at a meeting, they said great. I realized there's no adult in the room.
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I wake up early in the morning and walk for an hour. If I have something to write, I prefer to write in the morning until midday, and in the afternoon, I eat.
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Find fault with thyself rather than with others.
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You do a show to be a hit and hopefully run a couple of years.
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I do a lot of public speaking and presentations and I'll always start with a self-deprecating joke to make everybody feel comfortable with my size because there can be hang-ups and anxieties.
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It is change, continuing change, inevitable change, that is the dominant factor in society today. No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be.
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My father is very dry and very quick-witted, and my mother is very silly. It was the perfect combination because I got an education in physical and verbal comedy.
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I don't really have foresight as an actor as far as career trajectory - I just stick to no-brainer situations.
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When you don't have much money, you worry that they'll just put you in the ground someplace and your loved ones won't know where you are.
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Concerts every night, autograph signings, endorsements, and so on. That's not what real life is about.
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Why give you answers you wont believe?Well, answers I don't believe would be a step forward.
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Can't get up in the morning lately and I'm just sunk in a dream I'm always the ship in the stream
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I hate wars and violence but if they come then I don't see why we women should just wave our men a proud goodbye and then knit them balaclavas.
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The United States is where I want to finish. I love the States. I want to have a subscription to NBA and go with my children to every game. I can already see myself there. I do not yet know the city, but why not play for Beckham's franchise in Miami? Playing under Beckham would be the best.
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Shane said, "Don't worry. I'll protect you." Claire hit him in the shoulder. "I don't need you to protect me." "Then why am I going first?" "So you can take the first punch while I throw the second?" "So I'm bait? Ouch. You've been in Morganville way too long, girl.
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Is it any wonder why Princes & Kings, Are clowns that caper in their sawdust rings, When ordinary people who are like you and me, Are the builders of their destiny...
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Having a powerful enough WHY will provide you with the necessary HOW
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It seems to me that when confronted with the marvels of life and the universe, one must ask why and not just how. The only possible answers.