William Shawn Quotes
Amid chaos of images, we value coherence. We believe in the printed word. And we believe in clarity. And we believe in immaculate syntax. And in the beauty of the English language.
Quotes to Explore
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It's those damn critics again.
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It is important that the audience should understand every syllable of every word, for only then can they grasp the meaning of the song.
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Anyone who sets foot into the 'Watchmen' universe and isn't just a little nervous should be given a few days of electroshock therapy. I've always considered 'Watchmen' to be one of the best graphic novels ever written, and when it came out back in 1986 I was as blown away as everyone else. Just masterful.
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My parents are so cool, so chill, super hip. They know what's up.
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I was always quite good with accents - I always had quite a good ear - so from the age of about 13, I used to do a lot of voiceover and dubbing for foreign films.
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I have been learning English on the road since I started when I was 15, so it is a slow process but making some progress. Now I think I am much more comfortable with my English. However, it is difficult, still, when I speak about something that is not tennis.
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We must differentiate between guilt and duty. The soldier on the front, like the common man, who does his duty everywhere, should not be held responsible for the actions of a few who also called themselves Germans.
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Seeing a man praying to Allah is enough for some people to assume he is a terrorist.
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I have differences of opinion within my own family, an Irish Catholic family. So, I do respect those that disagree.
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In India, we say one thing, and we do something else.
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I'm not a consumer. I hate buying clothes. I don't have a mobile. I just don't need things. I don't like things.
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My dad and my mom were big Nat King Cole fans, so they had everything he did.
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Being around some of the bright lights of the technology world and having them expect great things helps you sit down and do it seriously.
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I am thankful for all the blessings and talents I have been given, but most of all I am thankful for my loving and supportive family.
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I am fluent in Spanish and I understand French, Italian and Portuguese.
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We've learned a bunch of things; when you send a message to people, keep those messages short. Imagine walking up to a girl in a bar and going into a four-minute speech about how great you are. No one wants to hear that.
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I, personally, am trying to get more and more involved with the gay and lesbian movement, very much so.
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I think Tunisia has a specific place in the Arab world and in Africa because it is a tiny Muslim country, but it's very open minded. It's the first country to start the Arab Spring, for example.
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I'm a big Ralph Lauren girl, but I love vintage clothing. I like the whole western jeans and boots style. I love vintage T-shirts and flannels, and there's nothing like a great vintage sweatshirt.
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People who believe in a divine creator, trying to live their lives in obedience to his supposed wishes and in expectation of a supposed eternal reward, are victims of the greatest confidence trick of all time.
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A gun gives you the body, not the bird.
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I went from 220 pounds that I cut down for 'Moneyball' to almost 270-280 pounds for 'Ten Year.'
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Human judges can show mercy. But against the laws of nature, there is no appeal.
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Amid chaos of images, we value coherence. We believe in the printed word. And we believe in clarity. And we believe in immaculate syntax. And in the beauty of the English language.
