Kevin McCarthy Quotes
America needs education reform on all levels to expand quality schools, build on past successes, and lower college debt.
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There is no hope unmingled with fear, and no fear unmingled with hope.
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The American people need to tell their member of Congress that we need a strong defense to protect us and to prevent wars. We can't get away with simply leading from behind and gutting our defenses.
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When I sit down with my notebook, when I start scribbling words across the page, I find out what I'm feeling.
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I've always loved writing, and the impulse for me is storytelling. I don't sit down and think: 'What political message can I sell?' I love the creativity of it.
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I've never been that guy who says, 'Ooh, I have to play King Lear'. First off, that'd be a disaster anyway. I tend to read something and see who's involved, and then know I want to be part of it. But I don't think I'm through with comedy. I still love to make people laugh.
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We have two trainers at the polo ground and do a mix of aerobics, gymnastics and stretches before we start riding. As polo players, it's very important for us to keep in shape. We do a bit of yoga and Pilates sometimes, too.
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I had an ethnic preference, if you will, for the warm weather, coming from Chennai. So I finally said, 'Look, can I move to California?' because every time I come here, it would be in the 70s or 80s, and there would be beautiful blue sky and warm.
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We are not saints, but we have kept our appointment. How many people can boast as much?
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I have been in meetings where a head of state will say, 'I like your tie,' to a man... or, 'I like your country because the weather's good,' or whatever. So for me, the pins in some ways were openers.
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The fundamental thing about my personality is that I think I'm an imposter.
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I think it's fine for girls to ask boys out. I actually prefer it.
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Moving from Wales to Italy is like moving to a different country.
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It's a matter of pride to me to get the film done fast, to get it done well. I understand the need for compromise. There is no such thing as a perfect shot, a perfect film. The purpose of film is not to make a monument to oneself.
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In the first English class I attended, Prof. E. H. Elliot, addressing me, asked if I really belonged to the Junior B. A. class, and I had to answer him in the affirmative. He then proceeded to inquire how old I was.
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Let's have some new cliches.
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The most common criticism I've seen is that I write 'popcorn fantasy:' lightweight action-adventure. Some people call it that as they explain why they love it for exactly that reason. I'm cool with that, either way. I just nod and let it go.
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Paris can be like the land of the Lotus-Eaters. You can't leave.
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The hateful thing about most hotels nowadays is that they only have duvets. I hate duvets.
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An overall title is one of the biggest things you can win in our sport.
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In Christ the original image of God is restored, by faith in this world and by sight in the world to come.
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We're all a mishmash of extremes. I know that I have demons. I don't know if I want to get rid of them altogether, but I would like to experience them in a different way. Maybe go face to face with them. I've never really had the time to go to therapy. Well, here and there. But not enough to help me.
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All schools should teach children basic cooking skills. Every school should be able to buy sustainable, good quality food wherever possible from local sources. Every school should include food-growing in the curriculum. For some, that will mean twinning with willing farms. For others, it will mean literally building their own small farms.
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Attacks of divine transports are of pride and I accept the part assigned.
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America needs education reform on all levels to expand quality schools, build on past successes, and lower college debt.
