Johnny Rzeznik Quotes
With every decision you make in your life, you're going to have some regrets about the way it goes. You just have to chose which set of regrets you can live with the best, and try to minimize the amount of regrets you have.
Quotes to Explore
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I'm not a great fiction reader. I love history. I love history and philosophy.
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I'm not shy about trying to find what truth there is in any genre, whether that be an action piece, a sci-fi piece, a small indie film, or a play. I'm open to it all.
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Guinea pigs are quite difficult to draw, I think, because they're so furry.
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If the white man gives you anything - just remember when he gets ready he will take it right back. We have to take for ourselves.
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The key, of course, is to stay away from the losing years.
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America is another name for opportunity.
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The really wonderful thing that happened to me when I was in space was this feeling of belonging to the entire universe.
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I'm a writer more than I am a talker.
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To be seen and to be respected for my work and acknowledged as a true American Latina... means a lot to me.
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I'm not sure if it's good to have freedom or not. I'm really confused now.
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You measure a democracy by the freedom it gives its dissidents, not the freedom it gives its assimilated conformists.
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At the end of the day, teachers aren't going to mess about trying to make me into an Einstein, 'cause it was never gonna happen. We can't all be brainy, can we? That's just the way the world is.
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A critic is a reader who ruminates. Thus, he should have more than one stomach.
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Every actor wants to do a love story, and courtesy T-Series, I got to do two back-to-back.
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Music is the only passion I shamelessly indulge in. However, for recreation I enjoy watching movies. 'Wizard of Oz' was the first film I ever saw, followed by the 'Bond' movies. I also watch a lot of World cinema through DVDs mostly brought by one of my best friends who's now based in Toronto.
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I grew up in a very strong, nuclear family. My father was a sportsman. He represented South Africa in a couple of sports, so he was a very positive person and someone who encouraged you to be your best and give your best with everything that you do.
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Good actresses can often accomplish miracles, and it is possible to be someone you've never been or will be. But in a sitcom, there's no time.
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I'm not that materialistic. I like nice clothes and that, but I don't spend lots of money on stuff. I'm not really into TV, I don't have an iPod, I've got a gramophone.
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L.A. hasn't changed me that much - I've not forgotten where I'm from, you know. And I need to find a haggis, but no-one seems to sell them over here.
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I would never get into the music industry per se, but listening to music really helps me to concentrate. It's just a nice way for me to vibe and chill. There's music for when you're sad or happy or in love; there's music for every moment in life.
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A lot of people my age, they grew up with me onscreen. I think that's helped keep a certain amount of longevity. When you grow up with a person, you feel like you know them.
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There is a question whether faith can or is supposed to be emotionally satisfying. I must say that the thought of everyone lolling about in an emotionally satisfying faith is repugnant to me. I believe that we are ultimately directed Godward but that this journey is often impeded by emotion.
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Living is an art, not a science.
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With every decision you make in your life, you're going to have some regrets about the way it goes. You just have to chose which set of regrets you can live with the best, and try to minimize the amount of regrets you have.
