P. J. O'Rourke Quotes
Because of their cuisine, Germans don't consider farting rude. They'd certainly be out of luck if they did.
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Through the ages, from the beginning of time, I'm certain man has covered woman's face with masks. They are, however, his masks, not hers.
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Every change in a team can turn into an opportunity for players to show themselves.
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Explosions are not comfortable.
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I travel regularly and have learnt to be very methodical as far as packing is concerned. For example, I always check the weather in advance of where I'm going to ensure that I've packed the right clothes.
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The falsification of scientific data or analysis is always a serious matter.
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When a loved one passes, there are mixed emotions, and a thirst to live one's own life more deeply can certainly be among them.
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It's an odd mix, the life of a playwright.
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One never knows whether people have principles on principle or whether for their own personal satisfaction.
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I don't consciously use my own life or experience at all.
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That is a big danger, losing your inspiration. When I work in film and television I try to do each take a little differently. I never want to do the same thing twice, because then you're not being spontaneous, you're just recreating something.
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I don't know about hiding away, but I really only like to present myself when I'm working on something - it's more my work I like to present to the world rather than myself.
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I am frequently attacked.
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I am always watching old films and trying to fill gaps in my knowledge.
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The whole point of bike-sharing is to give New Yorkers another way to commute. A lot of folks in Bay Ridge work in downtown Brooklyn or other parts of the borough. For them, it would make more sense to hop on a Citi Bike than to wait for a train or a bus.
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Writing is like giving birth to a piano sideways. Anyone who perseveres is either talented or nuts.
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I haven't gotten jobs because I'm famous or I have a big Twitter feed - it's primarily directors. People employ me because I'm right for the part. But then, everybody needs a bit of luck, being in the right place at the right time. You just gotta be in that place for that opportunity to come by.
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Because of their cuisine, Germans don't consider farting rude. They'd certainly be out of luck if they did.
