The main impetus for being a writer is thinking, 'I could invent another world. I'm not terribly keen on this one.' — Mark Haddon Copy Share Image
I can't see the point in being in politics if you're not yourself. If you're simply interested in implementing other people's policies,… — Jacob Rees-Mogg Copy Share Image
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Being anti-establishment doesn't make you a particularly deep, cogent or original thinker any more than being traditionalist makes you a slavish dolt. — Norah Vincent Copy Share Image
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Being a songwriter, you are accepting that this isn't about you. If you do want it to be about you, you're going… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
I love watching reality TV, but being part of making it was just demoralizing. — Sia Furler Copy Share Image
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There's immense power in being kind to others and to ourselves. — Cynthia Germanotta Copy Share Image
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I've been amazed by the numbers that have come out to see the torch relay, so being a part of it is… — Bryn Terfel Copy Share Image
What did U.S. officials have to lose by saying that bin Laden was being protected by the Pakistanis, if it were true? — Peter Bergen Copy Share Image
The sixth man, the position, I don't have a problem with, but the award - it's not that it's not important, but… — Andre Iguodala Copy Share Image
I'd quite like to be in Caligula's court - living in the back room somewhere and just being able to observe. — Mary Beard Copy Share Image
Probably better than anybody, I realized that I could have easily been one of those guys who was not seen as being… — Mick Foley Copy Share Image
We're all making castles in the sand, wonderful tapestries, an exquisite corpse. But is it meaningful? No. It's dogs barking. It doesn't… — Ariel Pink Copy Share Image
Being a background singer is one thing, but being on stage as the star is something else again. When you walk out… — Brenda Russell Copy Share Image
I've been living. I've been doing the writing thing. I've been being the family man. I've been traveling the world. I been… — Raekwon Copy Share Image
Having L.G.B.T. people sitting in the room while decisions are being made, and sitting there as peers, will shift the conversation. — Sharice Davids Copy Share Image
I think Kennedy being assassinated changed the world. That shot changed everything about America, and made us cynical, made people discontent and… — Robert Osborne Copy Share Image
For those unaware, transitioning from a relaxed to a natural texture means also transitioning from conventional to fringe society. Abandoning straight hair… — Jerrika Hinton Copy Share Image
What I do know as a manager, as a person, is that you have to try and be honest with everyone around… — Chris Hughton Copy Share Image
I like being 35, I like having a bit of money to spend on music and useless gadgets. The net is providing… — Malcolm Wilson Copy Share Image
The biggest thing is education for young chefs and how they should focus on one cuisine rather than trying to imitate too… — Daniel Boulud Copy Share Image
“You know that feeling of invincibility you sometimes get, especially when young and testing yourself - well that could be because actually… — Jay Woodman Copy Share Image
Style is being comfortable in what you wear and it's also about constantly experimenting with your look. — Madhura Naik Copy Share Image
I'm guilty of being fascinated by gadgets and toys and technology, but any penny that I spend, I try to make it… — Jeff Dunham Copy Share Image
I am always being stopped for style advice, and I love it! The way we dress says so much about ourselves, and… — Nina Garcia Copy Share Image
Fighters have a choice to fight for any organization they want. They've got a choice of playing baseball, basketball, football, swinging a… — Matt Hughes Copy Share Image
Most female actresses will have a very difficult time being made unattractive. — Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Copy Share Image
People think of fortune cookies as being Chinese, but in essence, they are fundamentally American. — Jennifer Lee Copy Share Image
I don't have enough time to actually prepare, to actually commit to being a beauty queen. — Liza Soberano Copy Share Image
I am being very honest when I say I have the highest regard for Amitabhji. — Shatrughan Sinha Copy Share Image
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