Gary A. Klein Quotes
Many change initiatives are poorly thought out, and rolled out prematurely. Others are genuinely good ideas but the proponents underestimate the amount of time needed to make the change. And, I agree, true change usually requires people giving something up and so resistance is pretty well guaranteed for any meaningful change.
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People don't just want a mindless flick with a superstar; they want to connect more deeply.
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Basically, my idea and explorations on fashion have not changed; however, I believe I'm going state-of-the-art on fashion.
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Your audience gives you everything you need. They tell you. There is no director who can direct you like an audience.
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I sometimes get that wonderful sympathy between me and the audience, telling me I've reached their hearts. And when I do, the thrill is mine.
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I will meet my countrymen. I understand only one language: that they are my countrymen, they are my brothers. You may see with whatever colour you want; Modi will not go into that colour.
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About 13-14 years ago, I went back to my alma mater, Fairfax High School, and ran into the music teacher. She invited me to come speak to the kids about the viability of a music career. When I went into the room where I used to play every day in a big orchestra, they had nothing!
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It's very confusing when fame comes early on in your career. You get a little bit bent out of shape in terms of what's important. Fame is like the dessert that comes with your achievements - it's not an achievement in itself, but sometimes it can overpower the work.
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In photo shoots, I rely on instinct. Which is not to say I don't bring ideas to a project or consider it beforehand.
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Certainly, I've loved musicals for a while, so I did some short films in college that had musical numbers and things like that, so I've kind of been obsessed with Fred and Ginger and Vincente Minnelli and Stanley Donen and Jaques Demy forever.
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My vision and my creative ability is just so broad.
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A man is honorable in proportion to the personal risks he takes for his opinion.
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He's working a lot harder than I am. I tell these people that we really appreciate what they're doing for us.
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Why do I pray? Because I never know what's going to pop out of my mouth.
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The first thing a writer needs to know is what kind of writer he/she is.
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I decided to get to know my opponents and their arguments.
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I used to be a drinker but I found out how bad it was and I let it alone.
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Believe it or not, I got into the charismatic, shady, sly heart of Sedgewick Bell by watching CNN and C-SPAN.
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Tabloids can be fun. I see stuff sometimes and have a good laugh.
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I had no plan to write a western novel, and when I realized it was happening, I was pretty surprised by it. But you have to go with what feels right.
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Western record companies haven't always dealt with African musicians in the best way. Giving them a lot of money and telling them they're going to be bigger than Phil Collins is the wrong way to do it!
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I'd love to be the female Kanye. I think he's so cool and effortless.
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During National Playground Safety Week, I'll celebrate common-sense safety. I'll also celebrate skinned knees and bruised elbows. I'll celebrate so-called 'dangerous' playgrounds - playgrounds with see-saws, zip lines and towering slides.
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So our lives glide on: the river ends we don't know where, and the sea begins, and then there is no more jumping ashore.
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Many change initiatives are poorly thought out, and rolled out prematurely. Others are genuinely good ideas but the proponents underestimate the amount of time needed to make the change. And, I agree, true change usually requires people giving something up and so resistance is pretty well guaranteed for any meaningful change.
