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I'm not trying to steer people in a direction. I'm just trying to move them. Wherever it takes them, it doesn't matter… — Jason Isbell Copy Share Image
Put even the plainest woman into a beautiful dress and unconsciously she will try to live up to it. — Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon Copy Share Image
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The only real failure is trying to second-guess the taste of an audience. Nothing comes out of that except a kind of… — David Bowie Copy Share Image
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Do you want the truth or the politically correct version? The truth is that I go plastic, it's so much easier. And… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
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The early feminists were pro-life. And really, abortion is a huge disservice to women, and it hasn't been presented that way. As… — Patricia Heaton Copy Share Image
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Love is in the air these days, so we thought we'd give a try to make your day a little brighter. — Franz Schubert Copy Share Image
I always thought it odoriferous for people to go about trying to pummel others with their ideas. — Ed Kowalczyk Copy Share Image
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I cannot stress enough that the answer to a lot of your life's questions is often in someone else's face. Try putting… — Ira Glass Copy Share Image
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Ever since I've been blessed with success, I've struggled a little with anonymity and even family. I've had people calling asking for… — Tyler Perry Copy Share Image
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