Lee Ranaldo Quotes

I've always played acoustically - it's how I learned. I grew up listening to Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Dylan and what have you.

Lee Ranaldo Sonic Youth

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• Played
• Grew Up
• Joni Mitchell
• Leonard Cohen

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• When I hear someone, instantaneously, I'm like, 'Who's singing?' You're giving people so much of yourself, and my voice is the most natural, distinctive tool I have. It's up to me to express myself on a wider scale than just writing vocal melodies and lyrics.

  

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• Instead of passing on choppy waters to the next generation, we should endeavor to leave them a calmer sea.

  

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• Many people have been getting too casual about climbing Everest. I forecast a disaster many times.

  

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• Even though it seems like there are a lot of parts, there is really tons of downtime in the acting world.

  

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• This battle for 'common-sense' gun control laws pits emotion and passion against logic and reason. All too often in such a contest, logic loses. So, expect more meaningless, if not harmful, 'gun control' legislation. Good news - if you're a crook.

  

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• Most pitchers fear losing their fastball, but since I don't have one, I have nothing to fear but fear itself.

  

  Dan Quisenberry
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• China's history is marked by thousands of years of world-changing innovations: from the compass and gunpowder to acupuncture and the printing press. No one should be surprised that China has re-emerged as an economic superpower.

  

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• I don't see myself in terms of artifice. I see myself as a real person who chooses to live my life in an open way - artistically.

  

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• I think I'm better at live shows than I used to be because I'm way more comfortable with the uncomfortable pauses between songs. Now, rather than trying to talk or do a costume change, I'll use those moments for myself. I listen to what other people are playing, or just rest, or dance, even though I don't know how to.

  

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• My mother told me many stories about her childhood in Cuba. Living there had a profound impact on her and how she regards herself.

  

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• I think Sydney has so much natural beauty; it's just a beautiful city.

  

  Flume
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  • City
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• I'm still a person, a human being, no matter what religion I am.

  

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• Class - or the economic status of individuals - is evident in all societies, some very well stratified by a rigid caste system determined by birth.

  

  F. Sionil Jose
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• We have a lot of talented people in this Congress, and we can avoid a lot of unintended consequences if we just included them.

  

  Dan Webster
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• I've got a lot of miles on my legs.

  

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• There's going to be stress in life, but it's your choice whether to let it affect you or not.

  

  Valerie Bertinelli
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• Even though education was key in my family, I had no access to museums or art where we lived. I was a bit starved.

  

  L'Wren Scott
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• Standing up to Ahmadinejad is not a partisan issue and should never be one.

  

  Ted Deutch
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• I play the piano a lot at home, I write songs on the piano and guitar. I would like to actually play piano on stage... I don't think I'll get the chance for a while.

  

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• Everyone knew it was impossible, until a fool who didn't know came along and did it.

  

  Albert Einstein
  • Impossible
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• I begin with humility, I act with humility, I end with humility. Humility leads to clarity. Humility leads to an open mind and a forgiving heart. With an open mind and a forgiving heart, I see every person as superior to me in some way; with every person as my teacher, I grow in wisdom. As I grow in wisdom, humility becomes ever more my guide. I begin with humility, I act with humility, I end with humility.

  

  Eric Greitens
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• I've always played acoustically - it's how I learned. I grew up listening to Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Dylan and what have you.

  

  Lee Ranaldo Sonic Youth
  • Learned
  • Played
  • Grew Up