Weird Al Yankovic (Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic) Quotes
I did have a child, and I was reading a lot of picture books to her, but at the same time writing a children's book was something that I'd been wanting to do for many years, pretty much since the start of my career.

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Even in the angels there is the subordination of one hierarchy to another, and in the heavens, and all the bodies that are moved, the lowest by the highest and the highest in their turn unto the Supreme Mover of all.
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In 'D.A.R.Y.L.' there was a part where I had to freeze to death, and they didn't even use it. It can get kind of frustrating. But I don't regret that I decided to become an actor. Besides, if I don't like it at any time, I can stop.
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Those of us raised in modern cities tend to notice horizontal and vertical lines more quickly than lines at other orientations. In contrast, people raised in nomadic tribes do a better job noticing lines skewed at intermediate angles, since Mother Nature tends to work with a wider array of lines than most architects.
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One day, though, I was asked if I'd like to go to the University of Florida and become a Gator.
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My father was a teacher, and there were teachers all around, his friends, they were working for the Government and their behaviour was within strictly limited areas.
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After I'd hit a home run and took my position in the field, the fans in the bleachers began throwing packages of tobacco at me. I stuffed them in my pocket.
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The Arab awakening was driven by youth, organized by technology, and fired by a hunger for political change.
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I know that inner wisdom is more precious than wealth. The more you spend it, the more you gain.
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I went to film school and wanted to learn everything there was about making movies.
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Lawyers and other professionals are using Quora to build their reputation and build their bonafides.
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I have always liked a challenge.
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It's fun to present stories that have a character that, really, everybody wants to be.
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I don't like being in debt, and I wouldn't borrow money for anything.
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It's hard to be serious in life.
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The price of empire is America's soul, and that price is too high.
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It's a character I've created. Actually, that's pretty much the opposite of me, off a farm in the Midwest.
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I started my political career facing lynch mobs.
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Most people think I have a lot of fun and that I'm a pretty good driver but they don't take my driving all that seriously.
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Together, the Jenner sisters have left their mark on the jewelry and fashion accessories industry, first with The Kendall & Kylie Collection at PacSun in 2012, the Metal Haven jewelry collection in 2013, and a line of shoes and handbags for Steve Madden in 2014.
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I did have a child, and I was reading a lot of picture books to her, but at the same time writing a children's book was something that I'd been wanting to do for many years, pretty much since the start of my career.