The Weeknd (Abel Makkonen Tesfaye) Quotes
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I'm always looking for something new: a new inspiration, a new philosophy, a new way to look at something, new talent.
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Because of where I come from, I never thought I'd see in my life a black candidate running for President.
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But all over Ohio - all over America - men and women are going back to work with the pride of building something stamped 'Made in America.'
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One of the first things I picked up when I was very, very young out of a record store was work from Peter Saville - the early things he used to do for Factory Records.
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I have often said that I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes.
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When we talk of freedom and opportunity for all nations, the mocking paradoxes in our own society become so clear they can no longer be ignored.
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I veer away from trying to understand why I act. I just know I need to do it.
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We have innovative differentiated technology that is recognized by our customers and third party analysts as the best in the industry; we have industry-leading support with a very large satisfied installed base due to our best-in-class support and development organisations.
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Even in an enlightened democracy, the media have to check themselves to make sure they are not contributing to an unnecessary mass hysteria.
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As long as I can remember, growing up we had a guitar around our house, and I was always plucking on it.
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The red carpet is kind of a surreal experience. There's nothing normal about it, so for me the most important thing is to maintain some normality right until the point you get out of the car.
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My French is still good. That's a beautiful language and I'm happy to speak it.
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Real acting is about giving people an insight into a person, letting the audience in.
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As a rule, one should never place form over content.
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When I grew up there was no web, blogging or tweeting. In fact, where I grew up there was not even television! I met a lot of my friends in school and in college, and they are still my friends today.
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We advised them to do what they think proper against the war.
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My music and lyrics became an extension of this Indian philosophy.
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A Syrian war would consume Trump's presidency.
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I really do feel now that the way I dress onstage and for work is a true reflection of my own sense of style as well.
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It is also asserted that the election settled the matters of the war and the torture of prisoners. These are dead issues that no longer need be addressed.
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Writing a teen character is something I wanted to try again for a long time!
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Music definitely is part of my rhythm, you know I play with a rhythm so I have to listen to music.
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Literally wrote 'Starboy' in 30 minutes.
