John Oates Quotes
The first record I bought myself could have been 'Oh Lonesome Me' by Don Gibson or 'Wake Up Little Susie' by the Everly Brothers.
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Do you force your kids to pay attention to what's going on, or do you let them live their lives outside of it? My hope is that my child is a strong activist. That would make me most proud.
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Khomeini was not a puppet like Arafat or Qaddafi or the many other dictators I met in the Islamic world. He was a sort of Pope, a sort of king - a real leader.
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That's what everybody calls me, 'Cheat Code,' because they just throw the ball up to me.
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More modern poetry is written than read.
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It's kind of amazing that people will travel because of a book. I admire that.
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The theory of Communism may be summed up in one sentence: Abolish all private property.
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I am more afraid of those who are terrified of the devil than I am of the devil himself.
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In China, we don't know about the swimming pool game, but we know about Marco Polo.
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Don't sell credits; don't sell walk-on roles... If people want to back you, they'll back you. But if you have to entice people will walk-on roles and crazy credits, you're undermining yourself.
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Sandy Koufax went to the same school as me. I graduated two years ahead of Sandy.
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When people refer to 'Back in the Day,' it was a Wednesday. Just a little fun fact for you.
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A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin.
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I try to support stories that enable us to see the difficulties in our society and the challenges we face, which is why I've also produced documentaries like 'Brick City' and 'Serving Life.'
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In a bigger picture, all over the world is a boys' club.
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On the Internet, everybody has an opinion about everything, but if you're smart, you know when to keep your mouth shut.
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In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and obsessed with one small section of truth.
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I think he was absolutely right not to go to UN last week... First things first - that is, values and people here in their local communities, and remembering all politics is local, and trusting people more.
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There are no second acts in American lives.
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I really hope someday in Hollywood, some producer or director will hire me only to do drama.
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You can't fight the fact that Detroit is a de-industrializing market and it isn't facing dramatic, positive transformation.
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I am a very instinctive Conservative. I have created a welfare system where it pays to work. I have created independent schools within the state sector bringing excellence to children wherever they are.
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God has allowed me through the BSB to minister in a positive way, encouraging people to stand up for what they believe.
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Movement practice gets all your creative juices flowing. It doesn't just release your body, but it opens up your heart and empties out your mind, as well.
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The first record I bought myself could have been 'Oh Lonesome Me' by Don Gibson or 'Wake Up Little Susie' by the Everly Brothers.
