Tony Bennett (Anthony Dominick Benedetto) Quotes
I know the history of the record business so well because I followed Billie Holiday into the record studios. It was so primitive compared to the sophisticated business today.
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Nobody is making Americans buy Chinese goods.
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I felt audiences are happier to take comedy people who play darker people because there's a link between the psychosis of comedy and the psychosis of being a twisted character.
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I have many different sides; I can be the life and soul of the party - or a wallflower.
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One of the most interesting things about science fiction and fantasy is the way that the genres can offer different perspectives on matters to do with the body, the mind, medical technology, and the way we live our lives.
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All the terrorists are basically migrants.
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I used to think I had ambition... but now I'm not so sure. It may have been only discontent. They're easily confused.
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The idea of going on tour for the rest of my life with old works is not that exciting. As an artist I definitely think the work in future is going to be better than the work in the past, otherwise why do it?
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It's a very good historical book about history.
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The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases.
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I love going to concerts, so that whole environment is something that intrigues me anyway.
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A prince should be slow to punish, and quick to reward.
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I have never had personal debt and never will.
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I'm a genuine person - I will never promote something I don't believe in.
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It takes people a while to trust you.
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It's easy: if you want to grow the economy, encourage job creation, and increase federal revenue, you support making bonus depreciation permanent. Permanency gives job creators the certainty they need to plan and invest in their businesses, including hiring employees.
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Writing is always a restorative process. It's like paddling a kayak. When you're writing, you can't do anything else. You're in the space you're in. So, in that way, it's enormously centering and restorative.
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I would love to work with Reese Witherspoon.
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Christmas is a huge thing in my family. We usually start decorating the day after Thanksgiving. We spend Christmas Eve with one set of grandparents, and Christmas Day with the other grandparents and our family.
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When CNN does a story and then says, 'Tweet us what you think' - why? Why does it matter what I think? Why should my thoughts be broadcast on a national news program? It's enough for me to just sit and listen and learn.
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Single motherhood is an amazing thing; it's a blessing.
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In the Muslim world, there are many people who have been vocal and we have been very vocal against extremists. But how to win this battle is an ongoing battle. And we must continue to wage the battle for peace.
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I don't believe we're the party of big business.
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I think my attitudes about the past are very traditional. You can't ignore history; you can't escape it even if you want to. You might as well know where you come from, and you might as well know that everything has been done in some shape or form.
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I know the history of the record business so well because I followed Billie Holiday into the record studios. It was so primitive compared to the sophisticated business today.
