Eileen Myles Quotes
Fred Moten is a poet I really love because he changes who is telling the poem all the time.
Quotes to Explore
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We are asleep with compasses in our hands.
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For most of my career, I've played roles that were written for other actresses.
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And it's one thing to give people freedom and something else to deny the rights of Christians to assert their faith in order to keep Hindus from feeling upset.
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Smaller wrestlers are built for more exciting matches.
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I'm against a signature look, as that can be very outdating. But having said that, I also know my best qualities, so I'm not going to foolhardily give away my power.
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Music is almost like a therapy for me. It helps keep me centered and think straight. Before I discovered it, I was walking around, and it felt like there were 25 extra pounds of gravity on my shoulders. It's like you're mute or something.
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RFK was a compelling figure because he was willing to challenge his audiences, and in turn connect with them in a unique way. Kennedy showed that our values define us and can inspire others to believe in the possibility of change and a better society.
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One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.
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Seeing a catering truck feels like home.
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I came to acting in a very circuitous way.
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Most tragic mistake in history occurred when the United States joined the U.N.
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I've never been able to relate to apathy. I've always been doing stuff, been in action, making music or working just to get by.
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I enjoy hiking and skiing, like most Norwegians. In winter, there will be snow for months on end. In the summer, there are the long evenings to enjoy.
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The best way to help the Latino community is to give back. I love giving back; I'm quiet about God and what I do, but we do a lot in the Dominican Republic.
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I think that there's a tendency for actors who play strong women to have them take on all the worst characteristics of men, to become cold and detached and hardened.
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As I understand, the role of the federal judiciary, the role of our court system, is to provide justice.
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I never thought of myself doing period. When you're in your acting classes, and you think about the kind of roles you want to play, it's always 'modern relationship drama'-type things.
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I learned a long time ago that fame and money is not a ticket to happiness.
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I don't think we ever clash but we do become frosty.
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Overwhelm is, most often, a mindset. If you think about all the things you have to do, you'll be face down on the floor. It really helps to break it down into smaller pieces.
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I have a theory of living on the boundary: on the boundary of patriarchy and the boundary of different dimensions.
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You know what I would love? I would love to be one of those actresses who can come out with a film or come out with a new commercial without the world knowing about it.
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It is difficult to meet fan expectations, especially when people say, 'Oh, the last one was the best one.' It creates more pressure each time for the next game to top the last one.
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Fred Moten is a poet I really love because he changes who is telling the poem all the time.
