J. B. Smoove Quotes
You know what I like? I like classic stuff. I like 'The Andy Griffith Show' – the variety of characters was so amazing to me.
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I am an American citizen born in Kuwait of Egyptian parents. I grew up in Great Britain, Malaysia, and Egypt and have lived in the United States since 1965, when I was seventeen.
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I do have friends who make movies, but for the most part, I never really wanted to feel like I was part of an industry.
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I've always been an independent person, but that independence was in the setting of security.
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I was an expert horseman.
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People don't get through to the essence of you right away - it's always the famous 'girl' or the famous 'girlfriend'. I'd rather be known for myself.
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Almost all the early Christian Fathers were opposed to the death penalty, even though it was of course standard practice across the ancient world.
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My mum always liked poetry, and she had pictures on the wall, so there was this visual stuff around.
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I was shot when I think it was number one. That was the catalyst for the interest in the show. Certainly it went on for a long time after that but that's what really kicked it off. Of course a lot of people watched it just because of the novelty of the situation.
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My great-grandchildren will not be able to enjoy the Gulf Coast of Louisiana the way I have.
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I began to work the stage and get the audience into it. I also learned how to have fun out there. It is something I will never forget.
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There are so many different sub-societies inside of Syria.
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Any girl who likes watching movies would like to work in them and would want to do all of that. I'm also one of them. But people know me for badminton and love me for it. So I'd stick to it right now. But maybe after badminton, I'll think about it.
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It's nice for me to be in touch with a younger generation.
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I've overcome neglect and deprivation, abandonment and abuse.
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Early in my investment-banking career, I realized I was on a path that others had set out for me.
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It's about discipline. It's about following instructions. It's about the execution of the plan. That's what sport is.
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Maybe I should write 'Tiger Who?' on my cap.
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In a sense I portray myself in a very androgynous way, and I love androgyny.
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The satisfaction you get when you finally beat your dad is amazing, that rush of adrenaline.
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I love classic looks and I love glamour. I love being able to switch to a classic day to a really really nice glamorous look at night.
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I've gotten an opportunity to work with a lot of the people I've looked up to over the years, and I feel pretty grateful for it.
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Creativity requires introspection, self-examination, and a willingness to take risks. Because of this, artists are perhaps more susceptible to self-doubt and despair than those who do not court the creative muses.
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Being a mom was a full-time job. I was never willing to sacrifice everything for my career.
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You know what I like? I like classic stuff. I like 'The Andy Griffith Show' – the variety of characters was so amazing to me.
