Liza Minnelli Quotes
I don't sing them because I couldn't sing them as well as she did. I'd rather be a first-rate version of myself than a second-rate version of anybody.
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Some borrowers are pretty damn good at fraud.
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I need a little bass and I don't even need that crazy bass to break your face. I just want it to sound good when I have my favorite song.
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I feel very, very, very intent on only releasing things that I believe are fully worthy.
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I very much want to be in the business of creating content, of doing stories all over the world rather than figuring out what the business model is for 'Newsweek' on the iPad, although that's very important work as well.
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Solar power is clean, renewable and cost effective, but it also needs time to develop.
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I love working with a cast and a group of people every day, which is different than recording because you're usually pretty isolated and alone. They serve as a good balance for each other.
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One has to have the courage of one's pessimism.
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I definitely have the screenwriting itch.
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When I come offstage, if I've done a bad show or had a bad night, the fact that everybody was standing at the end or three or four times during the show means nothing to me. I know I could have done a better show.
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I'm a terrific mimic, and you can feel my funny bone.
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I was about to give up acting when I got the call about being short-listed for 'Dangal.'
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My 2020 Vision for India is to transform it into a developed nation. That cannot be abstract; it is a lifeline.
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In our society, the sound of men complaining is like nails on a chalkboard.
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My marks were always bad, and I was a bad influence on other children, so they would explain to my mother that they could retain me only by being partial towards me, and so I should offer to leave the school myself. I would barely get 40-50% and was also extremely naughty.
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I haven't been hit since Leon Spinks hit me in '92.
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I have a strong desire to communicate what I feel about the world. That's exciting to me.
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As more women 'lean in' and we collectively continue to fight sexism, there's another barrier to progress that hasn't been addressed: Many men who would like to see more women leaders are afraid to speak up about it.
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I used to be six foot four. Now that I'm old, I slouch. So, I'm six foot three.
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My dad had to work for everything in his life; so did my mum: she cleaned people's houses and looked after old people. You can be complacent and sit on the couch and complain about the dreams that you missed. Get off the couch!
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A little recognition is not a bad thing because it means people appreciate your work. The only problem is when you can't walk down the street or have a meal without people looking at you. I want to be the one looking at people.
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If the communist party is controlling China, they represent China.
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I have two much-beloved stovetop espresso pots at home, plus a couple French presses I couldn't resist buying because they were so pretty. If I had to imbibe at Starbucks, I'd want a mocha with an extra shot.
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I am, really, a great writer; my only difficulty is in finding great readers.
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I don't sing them because I couldn't sing them as well as she did. I'd rather be a first-rate version of myself than a second-rate version of anybody.
