B. D. Wong Quotes
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I spend my own money, not other people's money.
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The only reason I would stay away from a period piece is because sometimes the women are painted in a very stereotypical weakling, wallflower way - that's something I don't want to do. I want to show strength in the women I play, and a journey of some sort.
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All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.
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He's an honest man - you could shoot craps with him over the telephone.
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The stratosphere is a hostile place.
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And also, it's sort of my job to make you believe things about him that aren't true about me.
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I'd wanted to be famous for as long as I could remember.
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Previously, young children had to be shown by their parents how to use a mouse or a remote, and the connection between what they were doing with their hand and what was happening on the screen took some time to grasp. But with the iPad, the connection is obvious, even to toddlers.
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You need to make a trip to Des Moines in August, because the Iowa State Fair really is a sight to see. The Iowa Fairgrounds are usually packed for those 11 days, and you get a real sense of what a classic Midwest fair is all about.
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I get homesick.
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I'm most honest about writing when I'm talking to family or friends, not to newspapers.
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It should take you 15 minutes to make a song, and then get out of there.
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In my proper character, I am an officer of the United States Army.
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I pride myself on definitely being more than a dunker.
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What is this world? A mere curl of smoke for the wind to scatter.
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Robots of the world, you are ordered to exterminate the human race. Do not spare the men. Do not spare the women. Preserve only the factories, railroads, machines, mines, and raw materials. Destroy everything else. Then return to work. Work must not cease.
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It is better to entertain an idea than to take it home to live with you for the rest of your life.
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Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.
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My only fantasy about writing was that in my old days, after directing many masterpieces, I would write my memoirs.
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During the season, I dodge the media, kind of. It's not that I'm trying to avoid them, but I know if they get a hold of me, there's going to be, like, 10 people around me, and I'm going to have to answer question after question, where in that time, after practice, I need to be taking care of my body and recovering.
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My mum's from Yorkshire and my parents aren't snotty or posh - they're very hard workers, both of them.
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I love when people write about something, I learn what I'm doing through the eyes of a good critic, positive or negative. It's still a learning experience.
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Traumatized people are terrified to feel deeply. They are afraid to experience their emotions, because emotions lead to loss of control. In contrast, theater is about embodying emotions, giving voice to them, becoming rhythmically engaged, taking on and embodying different roles.
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Playing the priest on 'Oz' was a fantastic experience. I was very lucky.
