Alex Trebek Quotes
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There is no question that chemical weapons attacks are a heinous abuse of humanity and power. But to assume that military strikes are an effective retribution for the crime committed is wrong.
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The most inspiring objects are books. I have about 5,000 volumes in my home library. It's an unending source of visuals and ideas.
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My mother was a classical pianist and my stepfather was an industrialist who was passionate about composing contemporary music.
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The death of my kid made me a stronger person. There's no end to what I'm willing to do.
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I am an untrained musician and a common man's singer.
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In those days, even as a boy, I watched some people that I knew were living way beyond their means.
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There's a lot of heartache because you don't always win. You need loads of determination.
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What we want to do is put a price on greenhouse gases. Because if they're more expensive, businesses will find a way to be more efficient or switch to solar or hydro or wind power. So that will reduce emissions.
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A filial son to his father can be a traitorous subject to his ruler.
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I am not surprised that other gases may participate in cellular signaling and regulation. Our early work with nitric oxide was just the beginning. I'm sure more will be discovered.
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Beelzebub is the isolated part of the human being. This part or this real human being has been obscured by religious structures.
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I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers.
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When you have young children, it is hard to see live performances. Unless I am in it. I do manage to see my husband Rupert Goold's work, of course.
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Thanks to President Obama for joining a unanimous Congress and signing S 2195 into law.
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A diet that is high in fat, sugar and salt makes it really hard for a body to function efficiently.
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If I could play drums like Patrick Carney or Taylor Hawkins, I'd be a really happy person.
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Human writing reflects that of the universe; it is its translation, but also its metaphor: it says something totally different, and it says the same thing.
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I think that role model is kind of a weird thing because obviously you are, but I try to make good choices and good decisions for myself for me to have a good life. If that inspires someone else, that is great, but I think you should do good for yourself and your own happiness.
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Footnotes are for proving and showing where you've been. Also, they're for the curious - they can then go and find the information on their own.
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The president has been more than willing to challenge the National Rifle Association, but that is like a Republican president standing up to labor unions - not a move that risks anything with his core supporters. Mr. Obama could show some real bravery by taking on Hollywood.
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Friends don't let friends jump cars.
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I'm a writer and director, and I like to do that, but for some reason, it's become part of the industry and part of the job to go, 'Alright, let's talk about it!'
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When I started out, there were three things that made film people look at me with condescension, I was young, I was black, and I was female. I have won a certain respect, but I think the film community still sees directing as a male job.
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Take your job seriously, but don't take yourself too seriously.
