Paul Simon Quotes
When I was 15, I made a solo record. It made Artie very unhappy. He looked upon it as something of a betrayal.
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I had about four days of like, 'Pity party, woe is me, it's all over.' Then I did some research and spoke with doctors and got in contact with people who have MS, and I soon realized it's actually a lot more manageable than the kind of public perception of it is, and that's part of the reason why I've been so outspoken about it.
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I tell you, 'Firefly'? Best job I ever had. Heartbroken when it was canceled, but had it not been canceled, I never would have gotten 'Serenity'. I think 'Serenity' is the most incredible thing I've ever been able to actually get my hands on and do. I can't even tell you how much love I have for that project.
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I am no historian, but Hungary is a country which has never known democracy - and by that, I mean not a democratic political system, but an organic process which has mobilised the entire country's society. In the case of Hungary, this development was blocked by the growth of the Ottoman empire in the 16th century.
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I shall be glad when you have strangled the invincible respectability that dogs your steps.
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Writing is a solitary profession; you are really alone when you write. Then the emotions become well shaped and distinct. But their transition into words must be done deliberately and with rigid artistry.
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You want entertainment in general, every aspect of it, to be more of a reflection of the diverse world that we live in.
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One believes others will do what he will do to himself.
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I wish every woman would love herself and embrace what she was given naturally.
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As David Cameron realizes, we do not have time for the tweaks and increments favored by institutions built to resist change.
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Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself. Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; For love is sufficient unto love.
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There was a period when I wrote in Nashville for Maverick and then Warner/Chappell, and it was interesting.
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It's easier in some ways being on the life raft and the other guy's in the boat and you can row alongside and be supportive. In some ways, that's an easier role.
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It's really special to play with your friends for your country.
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For me, I always like to get up bright and early.
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It's really important how you say things because people won't necessarily remember what words you used, but they'll remember how you made them feel.
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I think a lot of people feel that they want something softer. Things are changing. It's about individuality, and in a way, it's romantic.
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Sure, our legal system has its flaws, but it is the best legal system in the world.
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People like us who are on their last leg can only understand comedies.
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The proper place for liberality is in the realm of the emotions.
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I originally had the stupid idea of doing a record with only male artists that I wanted to call Playing With Balls. Then I had so many songs, not all of which sounded like big, balls-y songs so I changed my concept a little bit. However, I still want to do that album, but only with industrial, rock, and macho guys. I'll sing over all of it if they're not too scared to let me do that...grrrr.
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I'm hoping to play some of the songs that we didn't get to play on the headline tour we just did. I think we really want to play all the songs on the new record. It's hard to choose between them, but I think we'll pick a couple that we haven't played live so far.
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When I was 15, I made a solo record. It made Artie very unhappy. He looked upon it as something of a betrayal.
