Aldis Hodge Quotes
You get into these executive offices, and people say, 'Oh, we have this project. Wait a minute, guys, we need diversity - let's choose a black actor for this; let's choose a Hispanic actor for this,' instead of saying, 'That's not diverse, that's just normal. That's what makes up America.'
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Nearly all government advice on terrorism sacrifices practical particulars for an unalarming tone. The usual guidance is to maintain a three-day supply of food and water along with a radio, flashlight, batteries and first-aid kit.
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'Lovejoy' has a special place in my heart because it was through my efforts that the series first came to the screen.
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I like to think I'm quite brave. I stand up for myself.
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I studied Morse code.
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I am the son of peasants and I know what is happening in the villages. That is why I wanted to take revenge, and I regret nothing.
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What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself.
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I want to keep a thread between the studio and the stage, and I want to flow more easily from one to the other.
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Dick Durbin's a worthy opponent on any debate. He's very intelligent, quick. Knows his facts and puts them forward well.
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I haven't done as many films as I would have liked.
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I think my parents see my life now as very conservative.
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Cooking and eating at home is made even better by the fact that you don't have to worry about driving after a couple of bottles of very nice wine. For me that's the ideal combination: working hard and enjoying the fruits of your labour.
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Growing up, my mother was a very strong woman who was not very big, about 5'1'', but boy, you grabbed a tiger by the tail if you messed with her. I know grown men that messed with her, and through her wit and intelligence and her no-quit, she never lost a fight. That's very influential on me when I'm telling stories. I love exploring that.
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I think that England made a very big, historical mistake to allow itself to become the kind of terrorist capital of the world.
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Like many kids, I was thrown into recreational soccer in my town, and from there, I grew to love it. Everywhere I went, I carried a soccer ball with me.
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Religion is the recognition of all our duties as divine commands.
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You fall out of your mother's womb, you crawl across open country under fire, and drop into your grave.
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It's the way the human brain works: when enough events occur in a pattern, we stop thinking and go into macro mode.
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How can I convert the enthusiasm of voters into a practical programme of action that meets their desire for economic security and greater prosperity?
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As Trotsky didn't exactly say, you may not be interested in electronic snoops, but snoops are interested in you, whether or not you keep Coke's secret recipe on your iPhone.
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Before a match, I need to be alone. I need to reach concentration and focus on the game ahead of me.
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I used to look in the mirror and feel shame, I look in the mirror now and I absolutely love myself.
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Instant replay ought to be thrown out. Period. It's a game of imperfections. Why is that so bad for the game? Really, I think they are trying to make the game perfect. I'll tell you what: It will never, ever be perfect.
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I think I'm like a free spirit.
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You get into these executive offices, and people say, 'Oh, we have this project. Wait a minute, guys, we need diversity - let's choose a black actor for this; let's choose a Hispanic actor for this,' instead of saying, 'That's not diverse, that's just normal. That's what makes up America.'
