P. J. Harvey Quotes
I don't think that much anymore in terms of 'write a record, record a record, tour a record,' because in my own mind, things have changed, in that I'm just an ongoing artist. I'm not quite sure what the next project needs to be until it presents himself, and then I know. I just follow dutifully while I'm being led.
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One never can know the whys and the wherefores of one's passional changes.
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You've achieved success in your field when you don't know whether what you're doing is work or play.
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I don't know why my shoes are so popular - I am always surprised and mystified by it.
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The only thing I want to say is, I know I'm not Einstein, but I'm not the queen of the imbeciles either.
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Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.
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In fashion, we don't often know the prices. We don't have time to go into the stores.
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In the back of my mind, I can never forget this could be gone tomorrow - and at this point I think the odds are against me... the chances of succeeding in this business are slim to none; there's only a handful of people that have long careers. You have to put in the work, you can never be satisfied, never take it for granted.
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Life histories tell you just about everything you need to know about an animal.
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The worst thing that being an artist could do to you would be that it would make you slightly unhappy constantly.
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You know, I'm very proud of the large number of Hispanic endorsements that I've received.
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I don't know which is more discouraging, literature or chickens.
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Love me or hate me, both are in my favour. If you love me, I will always be in your heart, and if you hate me, I will be in your mind.
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In my mind, every single female character I've written is plus-size.
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You gotta have life your way. If you ain't losing your mind, you ain't partying right.
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An artist can be truly evaluated only after he is dead. At the very 11th hour, he might do something that will eclipse everything else.
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We know that often holding those who have carried out mass atrocities accountable is at times our best tool to prevent future atrocities.
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I'm not cool at all. I'm the least cool person I know.
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We all know in our hearts that forgiveness is the right thing; it's just a matter of being inspired to reach that place.
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I really wish that I would have gone to college. Even my son, who's into rap himself, I tell him and tell his children, 'Go to college. Get that education - it is so important. Don't do like I did.' I had all this singing on my mind, and I just didn't have time for it.
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There are so many different ways, most of them helpful and legal, to get yourself into a state of mind where writing is possible. It's going to be different for each person.
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I really enjoy taking care of people, and I was really ready to have a kid, so I didn't have to sacrifice anything that I didn't want to give up.
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It's lovely being a parent and being in a strong marriage with somebody who is your best friend.
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God permits war in order that men may bear the consequences of their sins as punishment. How clearly this is shown time and time again in the story of the children of Israel!
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I don't think that much anymore in terms of 'write a record, record a record, tour a record,' because in my own mind, things have changed, in that I'm just an ongoing artist. I'm not quite sure what the next project needs to be until it presents himself, and then I know. I just follow dutifully while I'm being led.
