Anna Netrebko Quotes
As a soprano who sings 'Lucia di Lammermoor,' I have the high notes and the trills. No problems there. But going into the low registers is lots of work.
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The second I met Zac, I thought he was a really cool guy. It's hard not to have chemistry with someone who is so attractive.
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If I had the choice between smoked salmon and tinned salmon, I'd have it tinned. With vinegar.
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Having a book censored means something. It means you have deeply offended one or more people who felt they needed to protect unsuspecting readers from your inflammatory words, thoughts, and images.
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The media can allege corruption, but if I do the same against the media, I am gagging freedom of expression.
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Modern surgery has been like a miracle to those who thought the pain was going to go on forever.
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To be well turned out, a woman should turn her thoughts in.
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Poetry is an art, the easiest to dabble in, but the hardest to reach true excellence.
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My mother was against me being an artist. She just wanted me to marry a rich man.
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I thought I'd have a career playing women in the vein of Ruth Gordon, and we've seen that type almost disappear.
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Passivity is fatal to us. Our goal is to make the enemy passive.
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I love dresses, and I've definitely thought about designing them someday. I just want to make sure that I wait until the time is perfect and I can do it right.
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I always had a very strong sense of independence. I really liked being able to buy my Alanis Morissette 'Jagged Little Pill' album. I wore that as a badge of honor. I love not having to rely on anyone.
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Everywhere your eye travels in your home, it should land on something that resonates with you.
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I am an observer, I like to watch people. I am into psychology and people - how they act and such.
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The people of Iran have had to endure repressive laws that have stifled their freedom of speech and religion for too long.
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I've been around a while. I kinda know these things.
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Pigeon racing is a lousy, greedy, and often unlawful activity. One thing that it is not is kind to birds.
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The city has to do what any citizen or family does, when you have a dream. You tighten your belt. You sacrifice some luxuries. Above all, you don't waste a dime.
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Fifteen years ago, I suffered a stroke, which caused me to lose my speech. Now, what does an actor who can't talk do? Wait for silent pictures to come back? I work with a speech therapist twice a week.
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I want my son - and my kids, if I have more - to grow up in a way that is as anonymous as possible. The fact that his father and I have chosen to do the work that we do doesn't give anybody the right to invade our privacy.
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I've always thought that if you work really hard at something, you can get it.
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When Americans think of college these days, the first word that often comes to mind is 'debt.' And from 'debt' it's just a short hop to other unpleasant words, like 'payola,' 'kickback,' and 'bribery.'
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Bring the fights on. If I'm going to be the champ, I gotta beat everyone anyway, so what does sitting and waiting and holding my position do?
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As a soprano who sings 'Lucia di Lammermoor,' I have the high notes and the trills. No problems there. But going into the low registers is lots of work.
