Lena Waithe Quotes
I knew very early on I wanted to be a television writer. My teachers told me I was a strong writer and had a voice. I really leaned in to that.Lena Waithe
Quotes to Explore
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I tell people in Chicago to take care of themselves.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi -
I don't see myself only as a Somali character. I think of myself as an actor, and if the job fits me and I like the story, I will go for it.
Barkhad Abdi -
When I sit down with my notebook, when I start scribbling words across the page, I find out what I'm feeling.
Dani Shapiro -
Common Core results finally give families an accurate barometer of whether our kids are mastering the skills they need to succeed in a knowledge-based global economy, early enough that we can intervene.
Wendy Kopp -
While teaching, I also worked undercover in the lower courts by saying I was a young law teacher wanting experience in criminal law. The judges were happy to assist me but what I learned was how corrupt the lower courts were. Judges were accepting money right in the courtroom.
Samuel Dash -
I don't ever want to stop making country, and I don't want to stop making electronic music, either.
Zac Brown Band
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Would I describe myself as new Labour? I'm Labour, organised Labour. I think labels have a limited use and that's where you really get into boy stuff sometimes, just sticking on labels.
Frances O'Grady -
I also love the zombie genre, my zombie fandom going way back to 'Night of the Living Dead.' And 'The Walking Dead' is truly the ultimate representation of that sensibility in the comic book genre.
Gale Anne Hurd -
Even the most embarrassing mishap can be spun into comedic gold.
Zach Anner -
When you make as many speeches and you talk as much as I do and you get away from the text, it's always a possibility to get a few words tangled here and there.
Dan Quayle -
When we cover a Chainsmokers song in our live show with ZBB, people are dancing and going crazy.
Zac Brown Band -
Sometimes, poor people don't smell too good, so love can have no nose.
Tammy Faye Bakker
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I think often the West does not understand the history and the privilege of wearing a hijab. They always think of oppression.
Halima Aden -
Look, all this is about is utilizing the rules of the Senate, using a majority of the senators, to make sure that we get health reform done. We cannot wait another day.
Barbara Boxer -
We provide business advice and guidance. We started it here in India first, and now we have taken it globally. India was the first for startup incubation in the world for us.
Safra A. Catz -
Every European goes on the streets and sees medieval churches. Not if you live in Indianapolis. The most exciting letters I received were from people in places like that.
Umberto Eco -
Every person wants to stretch himself and widen his audience. Since Hollywood has got more exposure and is shown all over the world, it's obvious that every actor would want to do an English film and explore himself.
Om Puri -
There are two types of people: those who try to win and those who try to win arguments. They are never the same.
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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I will never stop making music.
Janelle Monae -
One of the reasons I am successful as a producer is that I've been a very successful housewife.
Frances McDormand -
Mother, I am young. Mother, I am just eighteen. I am strong. I will work hard, Mother. But I do not want this child to grow up just to work hard. What must I do, mother, what must I do to make a different world for her? How do I start?" "The secret lies in the reading and the writing. You are able to read. Every day you must read one page from some good book to your child. Every day this must be until the child learns to read. Then she must read every day, I know this is the secret
Betty Smith -
Education, housing and hospitals are the most important things for society.
Zaha Hadid -
At the same time, we’ll engage Russia to seek further reductions in our nuclear arsenals, and continue leading the global effort to secure nuclear materials that could fall into the wrong hands - because our ability to influence others depends on our willingness to lead and meet our obligations.
Barack Obama -
I knew very early on I wanted to be a television writer. My teachers told me I was a strong writer and had a voice. I really leaned in to that.
Lena Waithe