Wole Soyinka Quotes
The idea of having to make constant reference to politics is anathema to my calling as a writer.
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You've just got to sing, do some kind of singing every day. Early mornings and cold weather can mess with that. I drink special teas with cayenne pepper, but I think you're psyching yourself out, really.
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We watch our sons go to war, disagree with the rationale for sending them, loathe the men who ordered them to battle, and then, when the veterans come home, beg and plead with the local V.A. to ensure they have access to proper care.
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I always thought 'Rome' would change things for me, that people would finally understand what I do.
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You can disagree without being disagreeable. That's always been my mantra.
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I travel like a maniac. I travel more than anyone I know. I love learning the languages.
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So much has been said and sung of beautiful young girls, why doesn't somebody wake up to the beauty of old women.
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The P2P marketplace extends into other markets where individuals are monetizing underutilized assets. Lodging is one example. Instead of finding a hotel room, in the sharing economy you can rent a spare room from a local resident.
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I'm not terribly confrontational, but I've gotten better at holding my ground.
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The greatness of art is not to find what is common but what is unique.
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The ultimate thing is creating your own stuff and making projects for yourself. That's what Seth Rogen does. He's writing and producing a lot of the movies that he's the lead in.
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Truth is the ultimate power. When the truth comes around, all the lies have to run and hide.
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I couldn't care less about business.
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I don't want to be an action star, an action star's life is so short. I want my life to get longer, I want my career to get longer.
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There's so many great designers. I'm a little bit of a vintage junkie when it comes to going out. I like to get unique pieces that you won't see everyone wearing, but at the same time I don't like to break the bank. I like to find great vintage pieces that you can hold on to for a long time.
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I received an honorary doctorate for my work. Maybe one of these works is considered the equivalent of a Ph.D.
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I wasn't the prettiest girl in class. No breasts, short legs, gangly teeth. I didn't think I was model material, that's for sure.
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I can't form a total picture of things. Because I'm not her.
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I'd like to consider myself a versatile skater and I like to skate to different kinds of music.
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And now," he continued, speaking to Milo, "where were you on the night of July 27?" "What does that have to do with it?" asked Milo. "It's my birthday, that's what," said the policeman as he entered "Forgot my birthday" in his little book. "Boys always forget other people's birthdays.
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How wonderful to have someone to blame! How wonderful to live with one's nemesis! You may be miserable, but you feel forever in the right.
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The 20th century was a test bed for big ideas - fascism, communism, the atomic bomb.
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The idea of having to make constant reference to politics is anathema to my calling as a writer.
