The test of character is not persistence when you expect a light at the end of the tunnel. The true test is… — James Arthur Ray Copy Share Image
I tend to a lot of improvisational ranting, and that's fun. For me, stand-up has been, performance-wise, a really good outlet. — Michael Showalter Copy Share Image
It seems strange to make a priori arguments about the relative performance of governments and the markets in health care when there… — John Quiggin Copy Share Image
In the achievement of greater performances, of beating formidable rivals, the athlete defeats fear and conquers himself. — Franz Stampfl Copy Share Image
When I'm preforming a lot I'm aching to get back in the studio but I love live performance. I love trying to… — Joel Plaskett Copy Share Image
If you really want to judge the character of a man, look not at his great performances. Watch a man do his… — Swami Vivekananda Copy Share Image
Some runners judge performance by whether they won or lost. Others define success or failure by how fast they ran. Only you… — Hal Higdon Copy Share Image
I have always been fascinated by the values of sport and loved its rituals; in fact, since ancient times sport has been… — Giorgio Armani Copy Share Image
A good or great performance is like peeling an onion; in every scene you reveal another layer, something the audience hasn't seen… — Larry Moss Copy Share Image
I'm actually looking for a gallery, but the thing is some galleries just want to show the video work and some are… — Kalup Linzy Copy Share Image
Ed Woolard, his mentor on the Apple board, pressed Jobs for more than two years to drop the interim in front of… — Walter Isaacson Copy Share Image
I had this totally impossible dream of being an actress. Trust me, just because I'm lucky enough to be doing this doesn't… — Olivia Thirlby Copy Share Image
I like to think in camera, but at the last minute the most important thing is that there is something happening between… — Audrey Tautou Copy Share Image
The Musicians Union declared you couldn't mime on Top Of The Pops, which is obviously impossible, if you've got a studio-based record… — David Toop Copy Share Image
I think in running, to be honest, that even though athletes are very dedicated and are willing to train and do whatever… — Alberto Salazar Copy Share Image
Emotional self-control is NOT the same as overcontrol, the stifling of all feeling and spontaneity…when such emotional suppression is chronic, it can… — Daniel Goleman Copy Share Image
I think these awards are always nice for a player but they also reflect well on the club. It shows that Arsenal's… — Dennis Bergkamp Copy Share Image
A religious approach to marriage is the idea that if we work hard enough at something, we can earn the acceptance, approval,… — Tullian Tchividjian Copy Share Image
My ancient history teacher, Millie Lloyd, should have worn a medal for her performance at the battle of Thermopylae. She was excited… — Kurt Vonnegut Copy Share Image
I didn't really have an act per se - a theatrical performance, as opposed to just: here I am, folks, and you're… — Mel Torme Copy Share Image
When people are not aiming for anything in particular or when they cannot monitor their performance, there is little basis for translating… — Albert Bandura Copy Share Image
I've realized that the only thing I'm interested in is the performance. If the performance is right, then I'm happy. You offer… — Steven Knight Copy Share Image
Today, you get better performance from a Ford Focus than a Ferrari from the mid-70s. [The Focus] is just as fast and… — Jay Leno Copy Share Image
I've learned to never expect or require performances that exceed the player's ability. If they just equal their ability, that's what you… — Ned Colletti Copy Share Image
I've always looked up to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for their outstanding vocal performances. I've always been inspired by them. — Jessica Mauboy Copy Share Image
In the end, worship can never be a performance, something you're pretending or putting on. It's got to be an overflow of… — Matt Redman Copy Share Image
I mean, sitcoms shouldn't be doing 'Saturday Night Live.' You can't just do bit after bit after bit. You have to string… — Joyce DeWitt Copy Share Image
I'm certainly not one of those actors who remain in a dark place the entire time in order to be doing the… — Matthew Rhys Copy Share Image
Bong Joon-ho is enormously sensitive to performance. He knows what he needs to see and that's all he needs to shoot. He… — John Hurt Copy Share Image
From now on, we want to put on even cooler performances, be cooler, be better, so look forward to it. Please, always… — Suga Copy Share Image
The teacher of history's work should be, ideally, not simply a description of past cultures, but a performance of the culture in… — William Irwin Thompson Copy Share Image
I actually got to perform for Queen Elizabeth, and I got to meet her after the show. She said she thought my… — Jake Shimabukuro Copy Share Image
I went to a performance-art high school, and a teacher there was signing me up for open-mic nights at the comedy club.… — Margaret Cho Copy Share Image
I always try to take performances as an opportunity to implant my spirit into the hearts and minds of anyone in a… — Vic Mensa Copy Share Image
That was an interesting thing I learned I think the first time I did a late night show or something. It was… — John Mulaney Copy Share Image
As buoyancy is not contrary to other characteristics of leadership, including decisiveness, accountability and performance standards, I don't ever think it can… — Kevin Allen Copy Share Image
I always get self-conscious about what I look like in a film, but less so if I'm a character very far removed… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
Art, if it is successful in the task of questioning reality, if it is good painting and not merely a performance of… — Patrick Swift Copy Share Image
Measuring Safety Performance by the number of injuries you have is like measuring parenting by the number of smacks you give — Robert Long Copy Share Image
Spirituality is invisible. Never forget that. If you can see it, if it's dressed in funny robes, if it's up there to… — Stuart Wilde Copy Share Image
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