John Mellencamp Quotes
A lot of record company people, even though they're our age, want to be perceived as young hip guys, and they're hurting the business.
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My mom really inspired me. She has always taught me it's not about us, it's about what we can give back.
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I think I've gotten more confident because the more you do it and the more shows you play, you just feel more confident. You feel more confident about everything.
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Being evil is easy.
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I haven't done as many films as I would have liked.
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Never for the sake of peace and quiet deny your convictions.
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With few exceptions, one ought always do what one is afraid of.
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The true measure of success for the U.N. is not how much we promise, but how much we deliver for those who need us most.
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I've had to be tough my whole life.
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I mean, Tool has a style, but we try to make all our songs sound different from each other.
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If I can help a kid feel more comfortable in their skin because they're struggling with maybe the things I struggled with in high school, that's great.
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I spent my whole teenage life trying to get to London and go to dance school, but when I got there, I couldn't wait to get to the clubs on weekends. I knew I wanted to make music.
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This result was confirmed by different researchers using various experimental arrangements.
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I have worked very hard to shed away my chocolate boy image in order to get a tough look for this action entertainer. I am confident of my success and would love to dedicate the same to Director Balachandar sir.
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Once imbued with the idea of a mission, a great nation easily assumes that it has the means as well as the duty to do God's work.
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I believe it's important that we use names of endearment that reflect a special feeling for the individual involved.
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Surviving is the only glory in war.
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Some people are your relatives but others are your ancestors, and you choose the ones you want to have as ancestors. You create yourself out of those values.
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Over the last couple of years I have gotten an average of 2,000 letters a week from fans.
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My hopes are not always realized, but I always hope.
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The films that I really liked and the ones that really blew my mind when I was younger were independent films. They're like great records to me.
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In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later.
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For me getting paid for art is a class issue. I don't have the luxury not to care. It's great if your parents buy you a house and you can sell your 400-page book for $2. But for marginalized people it's not as cool to martyr yourself.
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A lot of record company people, even though they're our age, want to be perceived as young hip guys, and they're hurting the business.
