Catherynne M. Valente Quotes
Do you understand Christ to be more like an ox (excuse us, three oxen) or more like a door?
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People like me were supposed to be into exclusivity, unapproachable. That's what I hate most. I think it's very demode.
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Ah, mastery... what a profoundly satisfying feeling when one finally gets on top of a new set of skills... and then sees the light under the new door those skills can open, even as another door is closing.
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I like a sort of androgynous look, but I also love feminine shapes.
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I'm the girl next door, not the sex symbol.
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I love going for a swim. Growing up in England, anywhere with a pool seems like the height of glamour to me.
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Like many other kids, I liked watching anime.
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I like to be left alone when I'm not working.
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Whipping and abuse are like laudanum: you have to double the dose as the sensibilities decline.
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I never wanted to be a director. I came into this industry by the little door, so I never learned anything; I never went to school. Actors will tell you I'm very precise. I just have the intuition of doing things.
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I do feel like I've missed out a bit because I was really close with my sisters when I was at home. It must be weird for them but they cope really well.
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I like the outdoors and the natural world. Environmental issues.
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I didn't like the '80s at all; it was a vulgar moment of fashion.
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I don't think, until you've actually lost somebody you really love, that you can go through that door that allows you to be grown-up.
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Productive givers focus on acting in the long-term best interests of others, even if it's not pleasant. They have the courage to give the critical feedback we prefer not to hear, but truly need to hear. They offer tough love, knowing that we might like them less, but we'll come to trust and respect them more.
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Wanting more majors, wanting more wins, almost feels like I think I'm being too greedy.
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I like Los Angeles. So many artistic people, and I just love the weather.
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Some people just don't like you; you cannot satisfy everyone. But I've got a lot of supportive fans – people who do like me, do enjoy what I do.
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I love the Sixties with Julie Christie and Jane Birkin - those natural English beauties. That's the look that is most me, when I wore the tight-to-the knee dresses. I don't think I bleached my hair until I was 20. I like experimenting for big occasions, though. You've always got to do a bit of a number for the birthday!
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Slater's a big star and he's been in the business a long time. He's always in a good mood and easygoing but he takes his character very seriously.
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I can write with absolutely perfect penmanship with my feet. If I broke both my arms, I could still write a girl a love letter using just my toes.
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Do you understand Christ to be more like an ox (excuse us, three oxen) or more like a door?
