Brandon Flowers Quotes
When the Killers first came out, a lot of people thought we were English, and it touched a chord in me, because my roots are very American.
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How much do you engage yourself in what's truly real and important in life? That's the individual question.
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I would never date a celebrity. I would want someone with real skills. Doctor, nurse, electrician... tailor.
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As far back as I can remember though, I always loved performing.
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I got to write most of everything I said.
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I've never met a woman who thinks they've got a good enough figure - however perfect they look - which is sad, because no one else can see these perceived flaws; they're entirely internal.
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The men and women of my generation are heirs to that great collective success which has been admired worldwide and of which we are so proud. It is now up to us to pass it on to the coming generations.
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I think one thing that's important to maintain is a sense of fear, always doubting yourself... a good dose of insecurity helps your work in some ways.
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What about Broadway? Yes, I'm involved with a new musical based on 'The Adams Family.'
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I don't have a fear of aging or a fear of death.
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I grew up with a pet iguana named Willy. We had a very contentious relationship. It turns out that iguanas are not meant to live in suburban homes.
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I think having children is the most amazing thing.
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I was always quite good with accents - I always had quite a good ear - so from the age of about 13, I used to do a lot of voiceover and dubbing for foreign films.
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Albums are like diaries. You go through phases, technically and emotionally, and they reflect the state that you're in at the time.
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I'm used to being part of 'Game of Thrones' and going into something where you're a small part of something else. You don't want to hold anything up because they've got such a well-oiled machine going.
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The vast concourse of people who had assembled to witness the triumphant arrival of the successful travellers was of the lowest orders of mechanics and artisans, among whom great distress and a dangerous spirit of discontent with the government at that time prevailed.
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2005 was a great year for me for fantastic roles that nobody saw.
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Sometimes some of these little side excursions are useful and I manage to fit them in the book somewhere.
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In the '70s, my playing was completely untutored, but it sounded good to me, and I tried to find ways to make those very simple things work in more ambitious contexts.
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I live every day to its fullest extent and I don't sweat the small stuff.
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As a 22-year Army Veteran who served in Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, and as a Civilian Advisor to the Afghan Army in Operation Enduring Freedom, I understand both the gravity of giving the order, and the challenge of carrying it out.
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You have people who are so passionate and touched by my work, which is so humbling. But other times, it's a little overwhelming. If I'm just trying to go to the bodega and get some coconut water, I have to put on a hat and some glasses - those kind of things.
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Yes, across the board, these gentlemen understand they have the power to make a difference and even educate people to injustices that are occurring in their worlds.
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Being an actor is wonderful and it's a lot of fun, but eventually you look old and you can't fit this or that. It's important to have other skills, be able to do other things, and to really learn how this business works and what it thrives on.
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When the Killers first came out, a lot of people thought we were English, and it touched a chord in me, because my roots are very American.
