Andrew Ross Sorkin Quotes
In the age of activism that is clearly not going away, it would seem that some form of engagement from directors with shareholders - rather than directors simply taking their cues from management - would go a long way toward helping boards work on behalf of all shareholders rather just the most vocal.
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I am the last guy that wants to quit making music.
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Talent will only take you so far, and it is your ability to feel the music and explore a movement that will bring you the greatest pleasure in dance.
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I am a passionate civil libertarian.
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I want to see more Asians on TV. I want to see more faces like mine on TV.
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Growing up as a kid my father was British and a soccer player. His idol was a guy that passed the ball a lot, Stanley Matthews. Our family thought if you could be unselfish your teammates would always like you.
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Go to the doctor, get a checkup, and get Pap smears regularly. Cervical cancer is very preventable, and if you catch it early, there are tons of ways to treat it as well.
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There is a certain amount of dissatisfaction that goes with knowing your time, talent and abilities are not being properly used.
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I don't care about the quality of the film as a whole, but I loved 'Salt.' I loved it!
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Fallout shelters are like bell-bottoms. They've gone in and out of favor.
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On paper I would be a rather bold individual in our culture.
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Since there are only so many ways to kill a person, a good portion of homicides look pretty much alike.
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We're never going to be able to get rid of terrorism, because there is always going to be evil in the world.
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When kids are met with the highest expectations and given the extra supports they need, they can be as motivated as kids anywhere.
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Actually, I bought one share of Warren Buffett's stock, probably 35 years ago, in order to read his letters.
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Law is nothing unless close behind it stands a warm, living public opinion.
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I feel like, when I'm 100% healthy, I can do anything.
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Over the years I must have spent thousands of hours silently brushing on the liquid coatings, preparing each sheet in anticipation of reaching the perfect print.
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You don't have to be gay to be attracted to your friend.
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This sounds really cheesy and weird, but the pitbull is a sweet animal that just wants love until it's provoked - that's kind of how I've lived my life, too.
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I was in love with HTML and certain that the whole world was about to learn it, ushering in a new era of DIY media, free expression, peace and democracy and human rights worldwide. That part didn't work out so well, although the kids prefer YouTube to TV, so that's something.
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I don't have to work with superstars - I want to work with cool artists that make super music.
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I don't worry about numbers. I worry about wins. You can see all the years that my numbers went down and how many championships I've got. That's what I worry about.
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I'm addicted to laughing. I go to see a lot of comedy shows. I'm addicted to playing really loud and obnoxious rock music in my car. I'm addicted to beautiful clothes and shoes. I just love gorgeous stuff and work hard to acquire pretty things, shiny things. I'm addicted to shiny things!
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In the age of activism that is clearly not going away, it would seem that some form of engagement from directors with shareholders - rather than directors simply taking their cues from management - would go a long way toward helping boards work on behalf of all shareholders rather just the most vocal.
