David Kassan Quotes
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It's insane that people have these Internet identities. It has very little to do with who we really are. As a writer, who I'm friends with, how I spend my time, what I look like, what I wear, what I eat, what kind of music I like - it's totally not important to the work.
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I see Americans of every party, every background, every faith who believe that we are stronger together: black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American; young, old; gay, straight; men, women, folks with disabilities, all pledging allegiance under the same proud flag to this big, bold country that we love. That's what I see. That's the America I know!
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It's healthy to have two or three weeks' gap between big releases.
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I think any form of self-expression is half confidence, half sheer hard work and, maybe, a bit of talent thrown in.
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The politics have always been difficult in medicine. There is some truth in the way medical practice is portrayed in TV dramas.
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People think of you differently if you've been in their homes. They think they own you because they watched you while they were eating dinner, or they can turn you up or down, or even freeze you.
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I'm Cuban, so I like a bit of curve. I just want my booty to have a little lift!
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I have loved Elliott Carter's music for many years.
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It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.
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I figure this current era of history is the one with the best chance of quality of life for a black, female, disabled, middle-aged, queer person who's most comfortable not fitting in. The odds still aren't great, mind you. But I'll take my chances with the 21st century.
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The police must obey the law while enforcing the law.
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I was too prissy, too refined, too abstemious, too French to be a good American writer.
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The nanofibrillar scaffolds designed to guide the process of cellular repopulation is an important step towards prolonging life and enhancing the quality of life for patients with advanced heart disease with defective valve.
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I do read some of the scripts from America and, even though the themes or subject of the film is very interesting, and some of the scenes are very interesting, there is a tendency that they have to explain everything. There will be no dilemma.
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I tend to write short, brief snippets - I lean toward the chamber music end as opposed to the symphony end of things.
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Fame and fortune are as hard to find as a lightning strike.
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Where do the evils like corruption arise from? It comes from the never-ending greed. The fight for corruption-free ethical society will have to be fought against this greed and replace it with 'what can I give' spirit.
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Whether we fear pain and suffering or not, pain and suffering will come to everyone. Why not keep our minds focused on where we want to go?
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I know the world is filled with troubles and many injustices. But reality is as beautiful as it is ugly. I think it is just as important to sing about beautiful mornings as it is to talk about slums. I just couldn't write anything without hope in it.
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We all have our strengths and our failings.
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I always go into a character thinking, 'If it scares me, I can do it.'
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The State of Israel was not established by anxiety but, rather, through pride.
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What we do every night is we change out the set list as much as we can to make sure that (fans can) go home and tell their friends they experienced something unique and cool.
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Always face your challenges head on and make them your strengths.
