Brendan Kennelly Quotes
A writer is not interested in explaining reality, he’s only interested in capturing it.
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For all intents and purposes, I'm a woman.
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Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people whom we personally dislike.
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It's nice to see different dimensions of a character. A love interest and family life are always, I think, important in creating layers and textures.
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Balance is key in cooking - you want a little acid, a little sweet, a little savory - the flavors should be harmonious.
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The great thing about 'The Office' and it being single-camera and the documentary style is that it's mostly a comedy, but 10 percent of it is, we get to show the existential angst that exists in the American workplace.
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We are saved by grace, not by the works of the law. But don't be so quick to write the law off.
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I never ask a man what his business is, for it never interests me. What I ask him about are his thoughts and dreams.
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But I knew that what had happened was an eye-opener not only to the United States but also to Pakistan, who realized that after what has happened on the 11th of September, it was simply impossible to continue to play those games in Afghanistan.
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It's always been a dream of mine, of exploring the living world, of classifying all the species and finding out what makes up the biosphere.
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I believe society has a right to defend itself, just as the individual has the right to attack that with which he disagrees.
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The cool thing about working and meeting a lot of people through your acting is that you never know who you might work with, in the future.
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The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?
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The house clock, place certain there at the bottom of things, strikes the half hour dry and null. All is so much, all is so deep, all is so dark and cold!
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I achieved something once again, I think we all want to put a mark on life. I dream, and my dreams always come true. I dreamed I was the heavyweight champion of the world. I am the heavyweight champion of the world.
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Pornography is the essential sexuality of male power: of hate, of ownership, of hierarchy; of sadism, of dominance.
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The Torjagerkanone means a lot to me. It was a great effort - made by the whole team.
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I'm not much of a partier anymore. I enjoy clarity much more.
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Ironing boards are a classic example of something I find horrible about modern society: the excitementation, for want of a better word, of mundane things. Funny ironing board covers - I hate them.
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I think I've learned that if you want to be successful, you have to tell your story honestly and from your heart - and I think a healthy sense of humor doesn't hurt either.
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These days, with 'American Idol' and all the other reality shows, young people become famous overnight, and that can be very difficult to handle, the way photographers follow you around and study your every move.
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I am more of a suspense writer. A mystery writer solves mysteries. I am a 'high suspense' writer.
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It's not easy to part with the trophies. However, I do need to have some long-term financial security for those close to me.
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There is never a shortage anywhere of lawyers eager to attack the First Amendment, as though it were nothing more than a clause in a lease from a crooked slumlord.
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A writer is not interested in explaining reality, he’s only interested in capturing it.
