Jocelyn Bell Burnell Quotes

When I went to my local grammar school, Lurgan College, girls were not encouraged to study science. My parents hit the roof and, along with other parents, demanded a curriculum change.

Jocelyn Bell Burnell

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: scientist
  • Nationality: irish
  • Birth: July 15, 1943

Topics

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Nothing's more charming than someone who doesn't take herself too seriously.

Melissa McCarthy

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I believe in this concept that you learn by teaching.

Stephen Covey

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Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments.

Rose Kennedy

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I know I'll be under a spotlight, I know I'll be under the microscope.

Lisa Guerrero

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There are directors you never, ever want to get close to. Lubitsch was one. Outside of the work, I don't think I ever said five words to him. Mamet was pretty much the same thing. His mind is working all the time.

Don Ameche

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Quiet diplomacy is far more effective than public posturing.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

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With 'Timbiriche', I toured Brazil and a lot of Latin America.

Paulina Rubio

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Richard Lloyd of Television is one of my favorite guitarists. His mentor was Jimi Hendrix when he was just 14. Jimi was always pounding everything he knew into that kid.

Tina Weymouth

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I admire anyone that follows the road less travelled.

Kevin McCloud

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We approach people the same way we approach our cars. We take the poor kid to a doctor and ask, What's wrong with him, how much will it cost, and when can I pick him up?

James Hillman

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My daughter is the biggest gift; I've said it so many times and it sounds like a cliche, but the thing about being a parent is when you think you've cracked it, and you're on top of your game, they change again and you have to catch up and adjust. I feel such a responsibility to instill good values in her, to be polite, to have discipline.

Geri Halliwell

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When I first starting writing, and no one was paying me, in order to feel like I had a real job, I would get out of bed, put on a jacket and tie every morning, and sit down at my desk.

Graham Moore

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