David Bezmozgis Quotes
When writing dialogue, I hear it in both Russian and English, and try to find a language that combines the two.
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There is an expression now that is commonly used about these so-called internal conflicts which are not really internal, because they have connections to the outside world.
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Let me just say as one who has been speaker of the House, I've had to have a very thick skin about every kind of thing that was thrown at me.
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Bigotry toward any faith community cannot have any place in civilized society anywhere in the world.
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There are no opportune times for a penalty, and this is not one of those times.
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I never said most of the things I said.
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It is standard practice for corrupt leaders who are seeking a certain political outcome to hype or manipulate a terror threat or a threat of violent domestic subversion. While sometimes the threat is manufactured, frequently the hyped threat is based on a real danger.
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Men are sort of doofuses about sunscreen, and for the most part, women are more inclined to take better care of themselves, but a reminder is always good for everyone.
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I still find it hard to believe that the whole era of jazz is over.
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I knew Hunter Thompson since the '70s, and I loved him, but he would wear me out as I got older.
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Actually I dance really well on the floor.
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Every European goes on the streets and sees medieval churches. Not if you live in Indianapolis. The most exciting letters I received were from people in places like that.
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I think the biggest change has been realizing I now have three children.
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You just can't let anything or anyone get in the way of who you are.
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I can afford to say what I wish.
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Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.
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I started making music videos in my twenties and made my first feature, 'Guncrazy,' at 29. I then spent the greater part of my thirties directing features.
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As great scientists have said and as all children know, it is above all by the imagination that we achieve perception, and compassion, and hope.
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People who know me know that there's a light-hearted side, humour... But you could easily say I am cheeky.
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Business people across the world are seeing the possibility of Donald Trump being president, and this is a big thing that I believe is inspiring people to put money here in America instead of Germany or other places where we have lot of things going on.
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We need marriage equality in every state in this nation. Otherwise, no state really has marriage equality, and we will not rest until it is a reality.
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Even though Lyndon Johnson's presidency was in many ways scarred forever by the war in Vietnam, and destroyed in a lot of ways, he - as a character - was even larger than his presidency. Being able to get to know him well, that firsthand relationship with this large character, I think is what drew me to writing books about presidents.
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I write out of my intellectual experience.
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Why do you wonder that globetrotting does not help you, seeing that you always take yourself with you? The reason that set you wandering is ever at your heels.
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When writing dialogue, I hear it in both Russian and English, and try to find a language that combines the two.
