James Brown Quotes
Quotes to Explore
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Witty inspirations are the proverbs of the educated.
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Every story I create, creates me. I write to create myself.
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Deacon Jones has been the most inspirational person in my football career.
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Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.
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People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.
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Humor has to surprise us; otherwise, it isn't funny. It's a death knell for a writer to be labeled a humorist because then it's not a surprise anymore.
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My dad is a really funny guy, and we would make jokes about my leukemia. When my friends would come over, we would joke about it, too.
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I think there have always been funny women, from Carol Burnett to Joan Rivers. When the audience sees a woman, they innately know she's worked twice as hard to get there, she's had to prove that she can be the leader, first, and then be funny on top of it. She has to emit a confidence that she's in control.
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I want to be an inspirational model. I want people to look at me and say, 'Wow, she looks healthy.'
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Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves.
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It's so funny: at 'SNL,' Bill Hader always kind of treated me like his little sister and would kind of, like, lovingly bully me.
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All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.
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Your big opportunity may be right where you are now.
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What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.
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I was extremely lucky that I had two great wives. It sounds a bit funny to say that, but it's absolutely true.
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I have my website, The Ruckus, which is an Internet site, similar to the Funny or Die format, where people post funny videos. I get a chance to rate their videos; they get a chance to blog and kick it with me.
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I think things are funny when the character is taking it totally seriously.
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My 'Dunkirk' co-star Harry Styles deals with some crazy fan stuff, but he's a very down-to-earth, lovely, funny guy.
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I definitely at times notice a difference in service when I go out. You know, I can walk in to grab a cup of coffee or walk in to have lunch or dinner, and people definitely seem on their best behavior, which is funny, or I start to see people clean up around me, which I always find really, really amusing.
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The gummy bears tattoo was my idea. It's my son's favorite candy. The sketch was my other son's idea. It's a self-portrait of himself. I just showed the artist his sketch and had him tattoo it on my forearm. It looks like a stick person with big hair. It's pretty funny.
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The number one rule of comedy acting is 'don't try to be funny.' Act as seriously as possible.
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People shop for a bathing suit with more care than they do a husband or wife. The rules are the same. Look for something you'll feel comfortable wearing. Allow for room to grow.
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I'm a decent man who exports flowers.
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I'm kidding about having only a few dollars. I might have a few dollars more.
