Edward Zwick Quotes
If I try to think objectively about myself and my work, I would say I want to be intuitive and distinctive.
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Even as a kid, I read 'Jung – Reflections and Individuation In Fairy Tales'; all the inner circle of Jung was a real huge thing for me.
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So people think I'm lying about my age all the time? It's the records that are wrong. I've never told anyone how old I am. The minute they ask me, I say 'That's none of your business.' So that means I've never once lied about my age. Now that's true!
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The thing about influence is that any composer worth anything will give you the same names.
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I approach these people from a standpoint of love. How were they loved? How do they love? What's going on in their heart? There's that that I think about with every role.
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We have to surmount the difficulties that face us and work steadfastly for the happiness and prosperity of our country.
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Fashion is a language, for sure, and it is a reflection of society.
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I come from an African Caribbean background. I've been influenced by a reggae church music style, contemporary gospel, and rock all fused together.
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I've found a letter that was written to me from a girl who was getting married. And she wanted to know the secret of a happy marriage. I said - and I wrote back and said something to the effect that I couldn't - I had no magic formula. And I never sat down and thought about it, but everything just fell into place with Ronnie and me.
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You have to interpret what's hot to make it work on yourself. If tweed suits are in, but you're not a suit kind of girl, wear the jacket with jeans and a pair of Converses.
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Obviously, I never want to make the same record twice. I want to keep moving forward. That's the real challenge, I think.
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Our bombs are smarter than the average high school student. At least they can find Kuwait.
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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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When I listen to President Obama speak to and about women, he sometimes sounds too paternalistic for my taste.
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There is no more respected or influential forum in the field of journalism than the New York Times. I look forward, with great anticipation, to contributing to its op-ed page.
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I'm really interested in how conflicts arise and how they reach points of no return. I'm no pacifist. Sometimes force is necessary. But war is a choice.
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No one should ever be forced to choose between food and education, or medicine and shelter when they don't have the resources. It's very unfair.
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In business, you're the Chief Salesman. Create a sense of demand, rather than waiting to have demand.
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When you sample something, you're using the crutch of borrowing chords and melodies from a song that's already great, that's already stood the test of time, that's already special. When you're trying to do it all from scratch, you're writing something brand new that has to stand on its own.
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I struggled for many, many years following 'Music and Lyrics' - I mean really struggled.
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Writing is my therapy. My feelings build up inside of me and then I sit down and write a song.
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My guess is the great majority of teachers would welcome a system where innovation is embraced, where their hard work and their students' achievement are applauded and rewarded.
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Definitely trust yourself. Work hard. Be honest with yourself. And life can be joyful. It is joyful. Just give it your all, and it's all going to work out.
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My children have no prejudices at all. My own brother-in-law is Jewish!
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If I try to think objectively about myself and my work, I would say I want to be intuitive and distinctive.
