Joel McHale Quotes

I like 'American Idol' because it's an actual talent contest.

Joel McHale

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We're at a point right now in our development in this country - setting the immigration issue aside - that you can't ignore the sheer population of us in metropolitan areas all across the country, of how significant Latino-ness is in the United States.

Jimmy Smits

ImmigrationIgnoreYouCountryNow

Throughout history, people have studied pure science from a desire to understand the universe rather than practical applications for commercial gain. But their discoveries later turned out to have great practical benefits.

Stephen Hawking

ScienceHistoryGreatPeopleDesire

Before a big event, I usually go to church and light a candle for St. Sebastian, who is the patron saint of athletes.

Simone Biles

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If we are to candidly and comprehensively address climate change - which I believe is the true crisis of our time - we must find new ways to generate energy and fuel.

Tom Steyer

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Creativity is a spark. It can be excruciating when we're rubbing two rocks together and getting nothing. And it can be intensely satisfying when the flame catches and a new idea sweeps around the world.

Jonah Lehrer

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There were three great child singing stars: Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Jackie Washington.

Don Cornelius

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I am only one-eighth the writer I might have been had I contained all the fragmented languages of Trinidad.

Derek Walcott

I AmMightOnlyBeenWriterAm

What you wear - and it always starts with your shoes - determines what kind of character you are. A woman who wears high heels carries herself very different to a girl who wears sneakers or sandals. It really helps determine how you carry yourself.

Winona Ryder

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I take a lot of naps.

Alice Ripley

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Banks can't recoup the costs of serving customers who save in small amounts and transact frequently.

Sylvia Mathews Burwell

SmallServingCustomersCostsWho

Whereas a competitive firm must sell at the market price, a monopoly owns its market, so it can set its own prices. Since it has no competition, it produces at the quantity and price combination that maximizes its profits.

Peter Thiel

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'E.T.' depended absolutely on the concept of cinema, and I think that Steven Spielberg, who I'm very fond of, is a genius.

Richard Attenborough

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