J. M. Roberts Quotes
Imperialism was genuinely popular among Athenians who would expect to share in its profits, even if only indirectly and collectively, and not to have to bear its burdens.J. M. Roberts
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You can't predict a show, that is the damndest thing, you can't predict if a show is going to work or not until it's on the air.
Aaron Spelling -
It lies in human nature that where you experience your first laughs, you also remember the age kindly.
Vaclav Havel -
When I was nine years old, my family lost our home, and the six of us moved into my grandparents' converted garage.
Becky G -
I am definitely a dog person. I feel like Webster and I are very much alike.
Calista Flockhart -
Actors are a race.
Mads Mikkelsen -
I always have coffee and porridge for breakfast.
Hans-Ulrich Obrist
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Years ago, I noticed one thing about economics, and that is that economists didn't get anything right.
Nassim Nicholas Taleb -
Writing never comes easy. The difference between Page 2 and Page Nothing is the difference between life and death.
Aaron Sorkin -
Any reflection about poetry should begin, or end, with this question: who and how many read poetry books?
Octavio Paz -
If you're driving, and a cop is behind you, you automatically think they're going to pull you over, but cops have so much more going on than to think about pulling you over. The last thing a real cop wants to do is write a ticket. That's the truth.
Manny Montana -
I'm interested in personalities, not political parties.
Sam Wyly -
Kids called me 'Skeletor' as a kid because I was so skinny.
Cameron Diaz
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There are other writers who try for subtle and minimalists effects, but I don't travel in that tribe.
Pat Conroy -
There's no question that the gay movement would not be as far along as it is without AIDS. But how can there be any other issue in the face of death, possible extinction?
Larry Kramer -
I want to continue to remain present and grateful each day that I get to be doing what I love. Making and performing music I believe in.
Rachel Platten -
I would love to work with Reese Witherspoon.
Olivia Holt -
Being an actor does make you aware of your age.
Natasha Little -
The differences between a tart, a pie and a quiche are a blur.
Yotam Ottolenghi
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I wish it were not a sin to have liked it so.
Veronica Franco -
Cheney refers to his vice presidency... as one of the most consequential vice presidencies in American history. And it clearly was.
R. J. Cutler -
I had a period in my life where I decided that I would never be bored again and that, if I had any free time at all, I would make plans, and I would always be doing things. It actually was great for a year or so, but then I lost all of my friends.
Billie Eilish -
When the Islamic revolution began in 1979 under the leadership of Ayatollah Khomeini, it aroused considerable admiration in the Arab street. It presented a model of organised popular action that deposed one of the region's most tyrannical regimes. The people of the region discerned in this revolution new hope for freedom and change.
Wadah Khanfar -
Barack Obama, you know has a lot of supporters here in America, but he's very popular internationally. It's quite interesting. This is a true story. It was in the paper. Barack Obama is so popular in the African town where his father was born, they've named a beer after him. That's true. Yeah. So next time you're in Africa, sit back, relax, and enjoy a tall, cold Barackelob Light. Good enough. Clearly not as popular a beer as it used to be.
Conan O'Brien -
Imperialism was genuinely popular among Athenians who would expect to share in its profits, even if only indirectly and collectively, and not to have to bear its burdens.
J. M. Roberts