Marilynne Robinson Quotes
I listen to Bach a great deal. In general I like to listen to hymns and liturgical music.
Quotes to Explore
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Don't let nobody tell you that you can't do it. Love what you do until you don't love it anymore. Nothing's impossible.
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I listen to Helmet - and I love Helmet, they're a great band - but every song sounds the same.
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I love playing live, I don't like studios all that much. I need the reaction of the audience.
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I said if I have a No. 1, I'll do a naked photo shoot! I'm not sure a lot of people would like to see that, but it was more to the fans, really. Every gig I do, they try to get me to take my clothes off, so it's a promise to them - if I get a No. 1, I'll happily do a naked shoot.
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When it comes down to it, Hillary Clinton will very much excite the Republican faithful to get out and work hard. I don't know if a similar case can be made if Obama is the candidate.
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I fantasized being a broadcaster.
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A man will turn over half a library to make one book.
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Everybody has to know for themselves what they're capable of.
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I am no fashion diva - I grew up on the beaches in South Africa and am a nature girl that spends a lot of time outdoors. Fashion speaks to me through an occasion.
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From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs.
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A filial son to his father can be a traitorous subject to his ruler.
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My parents wanted me to be a teacher. Because I could work most of the year and pursue the things that I love to do during the summer. It just seemed like a good plan.
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It is a pleasure to play under Jose Mourinho, and everything is OK. I learn every day. He is a normal coach. He speaks a lot with the players. I like it when the manager speaks a lot with you because it gives you confidence.
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Too many times, the international community has not prepared the post-conflict period in time.
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I'm really interested in playing my age.
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I'm a bit of a perfectionist. I'll watch myself back on 'Xtra Factor' and want to do it again because of a few hiccups.
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I think what makes me different from the average Joe is that I feel free to be myself and express myself in the way that I want. If that makes you mad, we're living in a world of dire straits. If anything, it makes you more sane.
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I guess the reality is, everybody today has so many gadgets.
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I am most grateful for having bad eyesight, which prevented me from becoming a commercial pilot and instead, led me to having the best job in the world - representing the people of California's 47th Congressional District.
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I was very inspired by my mother. She was a vocal teacher and sang in a band, and my first memories of her were going out with her on the local circuit.
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My roses are my jewels; the sun, moon, and stars my clocks; fruit and water my fare.
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I do believe some people can naturally act and don't know it.
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The true Church of England, at this moment, lies in the Editors of the newspapers.
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I listen to Bach a great deal. In general I like to listen to hymns and liturgical music.
