Jackie Jackson Quotes
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It's expected of novels that they should explain the world and create the illusion that things are ultimately logical and coherent. But that's not what I see around me. Often, events remain mysterious and unresolved, and our emotions reach no catharsis.
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I'm more like an animalistic rock chick.
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All the girls today want to be famous, but they haven't earned their spurs.
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My films are of paramount importance to me, the same as my family. That's not going to change. This is a balance I have to strike throughout my life.
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I look for what needs to be done. After all, that's how the universe designs itself.
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I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.
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New York, in itself, has this frenzied, chaotic feeling to it. It's such a big city, and it's always moving, and there are so many people.
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Actions are always more complex and nuanced than they seem. We have to be willing to wrestle with paradox in pursuing understanding.
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Insurrection of thought always precedes insurrection of arms.
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I believe that I'm a hillbilly in my values and in my attitudes, and I don't want to lose that. I think it's possible to maintain a big chunk of that identity so long as you're self-reflective and meaningful about it.
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Anyone should be able to read comics.
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So we want an Islamic state where Islamic law is not just in the books but enforced, and enforced with determination. There is no space and no room for democratic consultation. The Shariah is set and fixed, so why do we need to discuss it anymore? Just implement it!
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I hope there are going to be plenty of more roles to come.
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Men and women should stay apart, till their hearts grow gentle towards one another again.
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There are 3 billion women in the world, so there are 3 billion ways to be a feminist.
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Doing stunt work is risky, but it's something I enjoy.
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Our nation was built by pioneers - pioneers who accepted untold risks in pursuit of freedom, not by pioneers seeking offshore profits at the expense of American workers here at home.
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When I was in the country and I was trying to play, nobody seemed to pay too much attention to me. People used to say, 'That's just that ole blues singer.'
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I didn't have a list of things I should do this year, next year, find a good novel, sign two stars and make a deal - because I think cinema should come from cinema. I never adapted anything. Beautiful books are beautiful books, that's it. I don't know why we should transform them.
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For most of my career, I've played roles that were written for other actresses.
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I'm not a violent person, but I've got a hard core streak and have a reputation about living dangerously.
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When I belonged to Jobbik, I didn't wear a kippa and I didn't light Hannukah candles.
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Nobody can ever take Michael Jackson's place, it's only one Michael.
