P. J. O'Rourke Quotes
A world government run by the UN will be like getting an old, purblind, half-deaf substitute teacher.
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Nixon was the most dishonest individual I have ever met in my life. He lied to his wife, his family, his friends, his colleagues in the Congress, lifetime members of his own political party, the American people and the world.
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I just can't get used to the idea of being somebody unreal in people's minds. I can't live my life like that. And it's just anathema to being a writer. It's not healthy.
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I want to drink champagne from ladies' shoes.
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Balance is key in cooking - you want a little acid, a little sweet, a little savory - the flavors should be harmonious.
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There was a time I desperately needed for the world to know that I was no category guy. My whole goal in life was to reach that certain success where people will say, 'Hey, that guy can do anything. He's the Evel Knievel of music. He's jumping over 15 buses!'
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We have almost succeeded in leveling all human activities to the common denominator of securing the necessities of life and providing for their abundance.
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My core belief is that if you're complaining about something for more than three minutes, two minutes ago you should have done something about it.
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I'll tell you what's helped me my entire life. I look at baseball as a game. It's something where people can go out, enjoy and have fun. Nothing more.
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We must honestly face our relationship with Great Britain.
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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've definitely had those moments when I think a relationship with somebody is one way, and then it just flips.
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No matter what you do, if there's something you're afraid of, you need to break through it.
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First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you.
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French men can be very tough too, you know... Real bad boys move in silence, as we know, so you don't have to be loud and muscular to be scary, actually.
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For me, acting is a long-term thing. I'm not in a hurry to make it. I have no desire to explode onto the film industry. I still want to be acting when I'm 60.
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Dried porcini add a substantial, deep flavour to otherwise more neutral vegetables. I use them in risottos, mashed roots and winter soups.
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When I was on a major label I felt obliged to say yes to every interview, tour and whatever else. The label is always telling you, 'This ain't going to last,' so I worked myself half to death. I learnt from that and I like to pace myself now.
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I come from a background where money has never been an issue.
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Growing up in the middle of nowhere, there was a lot of twangy music around, but it didn't really connect with me then.
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I do have moments when I feel insecure. I do have moments when I feel jealous, and that's normal. It's a very normal emotion. It's your action and your attitude and your reaction to that that is important.
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Sirk was every woman's dream of a director.
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It was an amazing childhood, despite what you might think about black struggle and poor neighbourhoods and the ghetto. My mother was an educated, budding linguist who really inspired us. Some of the leading indicators of success in the world have to do with how many books are in the house when you're a kid.
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A world government run by the UN will be like getting an old, purblind, half-deaf substitute teacher.
