Claire Denis Quotes
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That word, fan, has always kind of bothered me.
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I don't spend a lot on holidays, but have been very fortunate to travel extensively through doing various challenges around the world. The best place I've ever been is Argentina.
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Children are apt to live up to what you believe of them.
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History's a resource.
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I love Jonathan Richman - I love a lot of his music, and the thing I really like about him is his attitude. He seems very happy, and the way he performs is like, 'Don't worry, everybody, just get into it. I'm just having fun; I like when you guys are having fun.'
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I am not opposed to intelligence reform on its face, but any changes should reflect the current context.
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But I think boys ultimately are easier than girls.
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The art world is a very prissy little thing over in the corner, while the major cultural forces are being determined by techno science.
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Love is dangerous; it's not something to be trifled with. As good as it feels on the way in, it feels that much worse on the way out.
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I had so much fun developing and launching my first fragrance with Avon, so for my second fragrance, I really wanted to add a little more edge. Outspoken Intense is a provocative blend of sexy confidence and daring femininity that captures the thrill and excitement of being centre stage.
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I've always been motivated to stop people from doing dysfunctional things.
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Suppose that every prospective parent in the world stopped having children naturally, and instead produced clones of themselves. What would the world be like in another 20 or 30 years? The answer is: much like today. Cloning would only copy the genetic aspects of people who are already here.
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Well, I jumped for the first time when I was 16. I just loved it and immediately realized that it was what I wanted to do.
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When I'm not painting, I'm Oujia-boarding with my photos. I'll sort through my pictures, put them in different folders, and come back months later to one in particular and try to figure out why I took it.
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In the Jewish tradition, there is at the same time Jerusalem in the heavens and Jerusalem on the ground. Jerusalem is a living city, but also the heart, the soul of the Jewish people and the state of Israel.
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Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace.
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My view is that at a younger age your optimism is more and you have more imagination etc. You have less bias.
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The tensions between authority and the people need to be heard, especially when they are suffering and they can't eat.
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I love old-fashioned manners, as long as it's not forced. I can tell when it's natural or when someone is just trying to impress me.
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When you have a half like that, nine times out of 10, you're going to have a good lead.
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I want people to know about all the kinds of music that I write. Some believe I just write film scores, which is not true.
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Go to any hospital, you'll find wards that are run by senior nurses with matrons. The point is do they have the power, do they have the responsibility inside the hospital?
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My work ethic came from my parents and my fear of failure. I came from a small, predominantly black school and I didn't want to let them down.
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I'm tiny. I'm small.
