Yann Martel Quotes
My zoology thesis was a functional analysis of the thyroid gland of the three-toed sloth. I chose the sloth because its demeanour - calm, quiet and introspective - did something to soothe my shattered self.Yann Martel
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I have a physical background. It's not like I'm a kung fu master, but my real training was dance school, and through that, I move to this thing called Capruera that I used in 'Ocean's 12.' I can pretend that I can do a lot of things, but then, I don't really master anything.
Vincent Cassel -
I've met people who didn't even know there was a Calvin Klein; they thought it was just the name of a product.
Calvin Klein -
I started working out, eating a good diet, and just did everything I could that I thought would benefit me. I also started studying a lot harder in school. It matured me a remarkable amount and made me completely focused.
Becky Lynch -
When you're told to go brief a United States senator on a covert operation, you go do it. And you trust the information isn't going to leak.
Oliver North -
The worst thing for an effective war on terror is the suspicion of states about the objectives.
Hamid Karzai -
Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong.
Baltasar Gracian
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The Temptations still stand today, not in spite of those who left us, but because of them.
Otis Williams The Temptations -
Just getting to wake up and play somebody else for an entire day is just an amazing thing.
Carly Schroeder -
I'm no angel, but I'm no monster, either.
R. Kelly -
My first album is like a terrible John Hammond album, with drums.
Warren Zevon -
People are intrigued by fame, power and wealth and I think Hollywood is the only place where you get all three together.
Jackie Collins -
It's difficult when you want it all.
Vanessa Paradis
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I feel passionately that the opportunities I have had should be available to everyone.
Faye Marsay -
I would love to play Henry IV, Henry V, and Hamlet.
Finn Wittrock -
Everything starts as somebody's daydream.
Larry Niven -
The first thing I do when I get to any town is find a gym and a breakfast place, because I love breakfast.
Becky Lynch -
I'm proud to be part of the resistance.
J. B. Pritzker -
I haven't a clue what's going to happen next, and I can't wait to find out.
Mandy Patinkin
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International sport is a lonely journey. You compete with one's self and try to grow as a cricketer.
Harbhajan Singh -
I keep three hoes, But don't'call me Santa
Nicki Minaj -
What a fool you must be," said my head to my heart, or my sterner to my softer self.
Anne Bronte -
On the left hand path we take the direct route, which is much more strenuous, much more dangerous, and much more likely to cause you to fall.
Zeena Schreck -
My zoology thesis was a functional analysis of the thyroid gland of the three-toed sloth. I chose the sloth because its demeanour - calm, quiet and introspective - did something to soothe my shattered self.
Yann Martel