Burton Raffel Quotes
I’ve never known fear; as a youth I fought. In endless battles. I am old, now, But I will fight again, seek fame still, If the dragon hiding in his tower dares to face me..
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The will is commendable though the ability may be wanting.
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If the girl is good looking and talented, and for some reason the film doesn't work, she gets a second chance. But if subsequent films don't work, she gets branded as an 'iron leg.' The whole thing gets negative.
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As a young child, I was never a crier. I never cried to get my way, or even when I was in pain.
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I carry an umbrella when I am outdoors and always wear sunscreen, even when I am sitting in front of a computer screen! I never touch coffee or other caffeinated drinks.
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Honest honey, I feel like crying every time I sit down to write you a letter... I am so unlucky.
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In a bigger picture, all over the world is a boys' club.
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If you give a good performance, something that gets some feeling across to people, that's such a rare gift. It's underestimated at this point in history, when the music biz is inevitably turning into a kind of politics.
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When I talk to Chicagoans who live in our most violence-prone neighborhoods, they do not hate the police. In fact, they tell me they want more cops and fewer gangs. They do not want more officers in cars just driving through their communities. They want officers on the beat in their neighborhoods.
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The value of a dollar is social, as it is created by society.
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Being a pop-leaning, female artist, you'd think that I'd have my record company breathing down my neck and trying to control everything I'm doing. Actually, they've just kind of let me take the wheel.
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Expenditure can't really guarantee a great experience. I don't even like shopping; I've never bought stuff for myself, and everything I wear are gifts from my brothers, friends and people.
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'Shocking' is like a bolt from the blue. It is something external that ruptures your world.
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I have always had the courage for the new things that life sometimes offers.
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I love the road. That's always been my goal. I've said that to many record labels. I want to make records. The road is my favorite. Some people hate the road, I love the road.
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Only that position can impart dignity in which we do not appear as servile tools but rather create independently within our circle.
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If you're going to write a story, avoid contemporary references. They date a story and they have no staying power.
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When I was younger, I just wanted to be a singer.
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I never plan a structure. I like surprises. I'm quite disciplined and sit at my desk every day and just write.
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[Aristotle formal logic thus far (1787)] has not been able to advance a single step, and hence is to all appearances closed and completed.
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When God creates faith in a man, that is as great a work as if He created heaven and earth all over again.
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I'm a breakfast type of guy. Don't get me wrong. I can cook, I'm kinda nice on the burner, but I enjoy making breakfast. I do it all... Scrambled eggs... French toast... Pancakes... Breakfast is my thing.
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As for inspiration, I find stark fear of missing the deadline very inspiring.
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I’ve never known fear; as a youth I fought. In endless battles. I am old, now, But I will fight again, seek fame still, If the dragon hiding in his tower dares to face me..
