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John Banville Quotes

All art at a certain level is entertainment. We go to a tragedy by Sophocles to be entertained.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: novelist
Nationality: irish
Birth: December 8, 1945

Topics

Art Tragedy Go Entertainment Level

What I noticed about L.A. is that people try to hit on you in your car. It's incredibly creepy to be in a car and have the guy next to you roll down his window.

Car People Window You Down Try

I had a huge Lisa Frank sticker collection. I traded them.

Collection Sticker Them Frank Had

I've been reluctant in doing press stuff - even my Instagram isn't properly managed; I manage it myself. It's kind of by design. I knew that would be what people see first.

John David Washington

Myself People Design Doing Kind See

I wasn't always confident; it took me awhile to kind of assume my role in fashion and feel attractive and be able to walk into a room.

Walk Me Fashion Confident Feel Kind

I listen to music that is of our time and I just get angry.

Music Time Angry Listen Get Just

I often find that superheroes are the bachelors or the billionaires - and everyone loves them. Peter Parker is basically the complete opposite. I just think that's what a lot of kids feel like as they're growing up.

Growing Up Think Feel Find Growing

I didn't feel I belonged in so perfect a family.

Family Feel Perfect Belonged

It seems so antithetical to the teachings of Christ to proclaim your faith in public. I mean, of course you're not supposed to hide your light under a bushel.

Faith Light You Hide Mean Seems

If I am going to get in a cab to go home, and I see a sign for an open house, I will go in. I like real estate because I am the boss.

Lorraine Bracco

Home Boss I Am Real Estate House Go

Anytime I do a movie or a TV show, I make them aware of my hearing loss at the beginning, and that makes it much easier for all of us to communicate and get the job done.

Job Beginning Loss Done Hearing Us

I'm not going to disrespect you, don't disrespect me.

Me Disrespect You Going

You never know what's coming round the corner. There's only one thing coming round the corner - more corners.

You Know More Never Corner Coming

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