Andrew Davies Quotes
I'm absolutely delighted if people think of me as a reliable purveyor of quality period stuff.
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The war changed everybody's attitude. We became international almost overnight.
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Even if you walk exactly the same route each time - as with a sonnet - the events along the route cannot be imagined to be the same from day to day, as the poet's health, sight, his anticipations, moods, fears, thoughts cannot be the same.
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What makes me happy is having a really nice day out with my mum, or getting better at something I've been working hard at.
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I started out a die-hard New Yorker but really grew to love working in Los Angeles. Even though I originally wanted to do theater, TV presented more opportunities for me, which led me out west.
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We can have a World War, I see absolutely no reason why we shouldn't have a World Party.
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'SVU' is one of my favorite shows. When I got the call to appear and play myself, I jumped at the chance. Obviously, I went over my lines, but playing yourself is a really great way to get your feet wet in the acting field. I enjoyed being on set and learning as much as I could about the scripted world.
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I am very lucky I got fans, and I interact with them personally. I know that they have poured their love on me unconditionally, and all I can do is work hard and be kind to them.
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I never thought of Kim Basinger in terms of age. For me she embodies woman with her subtleties and intricacies. She's sensual and intellectually engaging, elegant with a very strong personal style.
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Any time you have an injury, it's going to be tough.
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I just don't think men fancy me.
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In writing, as in medicine, there are no short cuts. You need stamina.
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I'm thrilled to be joining Gap Inc., a company that understands the importance of integrating technology and retail in ways that improve the lives of its customers.
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I have had someone ask me to sign their 'Team Taylor' panties. She wasn't a teenager. She was in her 40s.
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I have to admit that I can't take a whole fig and eat it on its own as I would a peach or mango. It's just too much.
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We cannot therefore say that mental acts contain a cognitive as well as a conative element.
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I can see myself always writing songs - but I'm not sure if I'll always want to perform.
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I think before 1997 is over, NATO will have taken giant strides in what's called adaptation, the discussions about bringing the French fully into the NATO forces.
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Cloture is simply cutting off debate.
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In the past, there have been a range of treaties that divided Congress and every administration was able to get them through.
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I think a little tidbit I can give you is that I grew up with basically everything handed to me, except for my career. I worked for that.
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I like directors who come on the set and create something that's a little dangerous, difficult or unusual.
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But what if I fail? You will. A better question might be, ‘after I fail, what then?’ If you’ve chosen well, after you fail you will be one step closer to succeeding, you will be wiser and stronger and you almost certainly will be more respected by all of those that are afraid to try.
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I recall the night that President McKinley died. I was working at the time at a theatre in St. Louis. The oppressive feeling was in the air. I could not make the people laugh.
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I'm absolutely delighted if people think of me as a reliable purveyor of quality period stuff.
