Kenneth C. Griffin Quotes
As Americans, I think we really believe that with the meritocracy that exists in our country, the equality of opportunity is so important to the foundation of our culture and our society.
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In the Muslim world, there are many people who have been vocal and we have been very vocal against extremists. But how to win this battle is an ongoing battle. And we must continue to wage the battle for peace.
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The most fascinating person is always the one of the most winning manners; not the one of greatest physical beauty.
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I am a just man.
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Botox, trust me I've been tempted - but I resist! Think about what happens to your muscles - and your skin - if you're sick and don't move for a few days. It all atrophies! Plus, if you freeze a muscle in your face, other muscles have to compensate! And once you stop, what does that look like?
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I'm very comfortable as a singer. In fact, I think it's more - I identified my self-esteem, my self more in those ways when I was growing up. I really - it was kind of my calling card as a kid.
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I have a grim outlook on the world, and in particular on humanity. Spent years denying it, but I am very misanthropic. And I live alone on a mountain for a reason.
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It is hard work to give life to new characters every single day. It is not as if I am God. I am just a tired, middle-aged woman trying to keep going.
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A lie to me is a dream that might come true.
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I draw pleasure in governance, in doing new things and bringing people together. That pleasure is all I need from life.
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You've got to realize. In the western world, regardless of what color you are, what title the music is, it's all played by the same notes.
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I love 'First Wives Club' and 'Death Becomes Her' and movies about women like that.
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I'm not in front of the camera, they are. I encourage them; I build up as much of their confidence and ego as possible. They've got to take control; I can't act it out.
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There is definitely that thing here a little where people are like 'Oh that Broadway girl has come to Nashville' and I'm like 'Listen you guys, I was singing country before I even got a Broadway show. And I'm from Kentucky.'
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Oh, I'm pregnant on 'Girls.'
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It doesn't bother me because I can tell everyone to kiss off.
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The countenances of children, like those of animals, are masks, not faces, for they have not yet developed a significant profile of their own.
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Being in nature is very important to me. I'm not a glamour puss.
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I want anything I produce to be good for people kind enough to try it, but it's the momentum and process I enjoy most.
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Indeed, the highest honors are those granted by organizations who understand the necessity of providing our nation's children with access to technology in an environment which fosters the type of learning that will lead us into the next century.
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I have always been infatuated with country music.
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I believe that I'm a special player. I think people love the way I just try to play. I don't try to impress anyone when I'm playing or anything. I just have a feel for the game.
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Would you believe that Sammy Davis, Jr. taught me how to sing a ballad? 'You can be in an arena,' he said, 'and you should be able to hold their attention.'
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As Americans, I think we really believe that with the meritocracy that exists in our country, the equality of opportunity is so important to the foundation of our culture and our society.
