Cressida Cowell Quotes
Notice how the crucible of the story changes those who listen to it, those who are within it, and the person who is telling it, all at the same time.
Quotes to Explore
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I always was drawn to the performing arts. I started dancing when I was two. I sang, loved to act, and loved going to visit my mom on-set. But she wanted me to have a normal childhood, so I wasn't really allowed to pursue acting till I got older.
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I belong to a specific category of writers, those who speak and write in a language different from that of their parents.
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To be honest, I am very worried about the possibility of the U.K. leaving the E.U. But of course, like in the case of Catalonia, we have to respect the right to decide of the British people on a relationship that part of the Brits consider is not satisfying enough.
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I think we have a real obligation when we do have animals in captivity to understand their needs and to care for them as well as we can.
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My mom is from Cuba, my dad is from Spain, and I grew up in Miami. So there's maybe a little more flair in me than typical Silicon Valley types.
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One thing that we decided very early in the relationship is that when he goes, we all go - the whole family.
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I bring spiritual books with me while travelling. I like books about thoughts and how you see the world.
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I have been extremely lucky with reviewers and critics throughout my career.
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I'm really boring. I get up early. I go to bed early. I don't smoke or drink. I mean, I'll eat a cupcake. I'm just not a crazy, stay-out-all-night sort of person. I love writing.
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To have real knowledge, one must understand the essence of things and not only their manifestations.
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But however measurable, there is much more life in music than mathematics or logic ever dreamed of.
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A person doesn't die when he should but when he can.
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I did almost a year in prison, a year in prison, just because my name is Foxy Brown.
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I was a curious child. I'd debate with anyone who came to the door - people from the Islamic community... Jehovah's Witnesses... anyone.
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My family is from Nigeria, and my full name is Uzoamaka, which means 'The road is good.'
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We do have pictures on the wall, in our office in Belfast where we spend half our time. All the head shots are on the wall. So yeah, we just throw darts at the ones we don't want anymore.
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I can't stand on a podium and beat my chest saying I'm the best. I just think I've been the luckiest of all. Yes, I'm talented. The movies that I've chosen and the way they've fared have also helped. I've always done films I would love to watch. I have stayed away from films which I thought were depressing.
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I'm shocked at being recognized.
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As far as cutting jobs, you could cut whole agencies out of the federal government and not miss them.
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Part of my agenda has been to support art that engages life with people.
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...funny how people want a return to the good ole days. Of coarse the good ole days of being a rich white plantation owner. Everyone seems to forget the poor white farmer.
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If you are unhealthy, start by making small changes to become healthier. You are unique, beautiful, and worthy.
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Every moral has a story, every story has and end. Every battle has its glory, and its consequence.
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Notice how the crucible of the story changes those who listen to it, those who are within it, and the person who is telling it, all at the same time.
