Imtiaz Ali Quotes
I am a keen observer of my own films; I also try to discover myself through the movies I make.
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I read part of it all the way through.
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The wretched and miserable would rise into plenty of joy and happiness as soon as they climb the steps of my mosque.
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Good things happen when you meet strangers.
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At the age of 13, I felt it was up to me to decide whether I wanted to go to church or be with my mates, and I chose to go to church.
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You can't predict a show, that is the damndest thing, you can't predict if a show is going to work or not until it's on the air.
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Music was a big outlet for me. Being able to play an instrument and sing was definitely a good way for me to escape things I was dealing with: family issues, growing up, being a kid and not knowing what I wanted to do with my life.
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I have the greatest love for the rituals of organised religion - the sense of community and belonging it can confer to people. But me, I'm more a questioner than a follower; not by whim or fashion, but as a decision painfully arrived at after much, much thought.
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Ancient Egyptians went to great lengths to avoid change; they couldn't entirely do so, of course, but did preserve a cultural continuity for almost four thousand years.
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Karaoke is something that's near and dear and very close to my heart. I was a karaoke host when I was working my way through university. I was a full-time student and karaoke was my night job.
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I've really enjoyed starting Quora from the beginning. It's really nice to have a new start to things.
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I've moved on to Plan B now, writing novels.
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'Glee' is one of the very few mainstream outlets that is giving a voice to communities of people that don't necessarily have a loud voice, specifically the gay community. It gives a really positive and forward statement.
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I do not deal with threats and ultimatums.
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The differences between revolution in art and revolution in politics are enormous. Revolution in art lies not in the will to destroy but in the revelation of what has already been destroyed. Art kills only the dead.
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Ted Cruz ,when he was running for president, was a huge 'Princess Bride' fan. He would quote the lines and, you know, trying to win families and everything.
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Leaders should always expect the very best of those around them. They know that people can change and grow.
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Everyone learns from their experiences.
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I believe in the spirit of equality and the spirit of this country as one of love and compassion and kindness.
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I understand what it is to go through emotional trauma and retreat and go into the world of your imagination. I understand how art and music can be a place of safety in a world of reinvention.
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Ending educational inequality is going to require systemic change and a long-term, sustained effort. There are no shortcuts and no silver bullets.
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The special relationship between twins is that, if there's anyone else in the world that's going to get or be the confidant that you need, it's an identical twin.
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I think the power of the platforms is outstripping the size of the audience. We can't charge $150 for a game. And when the best-selling game of all time has sold only 20 million copies at $60, do the math!
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Do you think we’ll ever discover all the secrets of the universe?
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I am a keen observer of my own films; I also try to discover myself through the movies I make.
