Saint Jhn (Carlos St. John) Quotes
That's a daily thing that changes on a daily basis. A simple answer for that; poverty inspires me. I don't come from nothing and I remember real vividly every day, everything that I do that feels new, any type of luxurious experience that I have, I remember where I came from.
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I always knew I would make the record that I made in 'Carter Girl.'
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I just felt that you can't have a character fall in love so madly as they did in the last movie and not finish it off, understand it, get some closure. That's why the movie is called 'Quantum of Solace' - that's exactly what he's looking for.
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During my childhood, I was surrounded by actors, and all I remember is they were fun to be around. That kind of sticks.
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You were not wanted. You were, at best, tolerated. You had to be constantly on your guard, like an animal in a jungle full of beasts of prey. You experienced it all within the short distance of five miles from the gates of St. Peter's to Park Station in the city.
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The future rewards those who press on. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I don't have time to complain. I'm going to press on.
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I've got some gift for languages. You follow your gift. But Latin's not easy.
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I want to be different and have a good story. If it's a good story, then everybody is trying to tell it, everybody is better for it, and it's just more fun.
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I used to be able to think. My brain's circuits were all connected, and I had spark, a quickness of mind that let me function well in the world.
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Let's not give the electoral process so much importance. We have to be cynical about it. Let's give importance to the real democracy that's constructed on a day-to-day basis. That's my hopeful perspective on it.
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You have to captivate and entertain if you want your message to get across.
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I believe in a strong national defense. But it's my belief that neither Iraq nor Afghanistan poses a threat to national security, and we shouldn't be involved in either area.
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Scientists are not movie stars or politicians who will feel insulted if they are not showered with accolades. Scientists are not interested in accolades.
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I've always been drawn to dark stories. I enjoy reading Flannery O'Connor, Patricia Highsmith, and Margaret Mitchell.
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I don't believe in failure. It is not failure if you enjoyed the process.
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The Japanese say, If the flower is to be beautiful, it must be cultivated.
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On the campaign trail, candidate Trump occasionally raised the idea of creating 'safe zones' for Syrian civilians.
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When in doubt, I always, always buy clear vases. You really can't go wrong with minimalist clear vases, especially when you're sending someone flowers. The flowers are the star of the show and need to shine!
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'Step Brothers' is probably the film the most people who approach me want to talk about.
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When you are young, you are a little naive.
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I'm a little bit of a control freak.
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I think sometimes I intimidate people. I've been told that. But I feel I'm the least intimidating person possible.
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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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That's a daily thing that changes on a daily basis. A simple answer for that; poverty inspires me. I don't come from nothing and I remember real vividly every day, everything that I do that feels new, any type of luxurious experience that I have, I remember where I came from.
