Andrei Codrescu Quotes

Real artists free of the tedium of money can use, now, all of society as an idea factory.

Andrei Codrescu

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: poet
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: December 20, 1946

Topics

MoneySocietyFreeNowRealArtists

I took my time to find the perfect girl.

Joe Namath

GirlTimePerfectFindMy TimeTook

Civilization is a conspiracy. Modern life is the silent compact of comfortable folk to keep up pretences.

John Buchan

LifeCivilizationSilentComfortable

Is it possible to succeed without any act of betrayal?

Jean Renoir

SucceedBetrayalPossibleWithout

Low-wage jobs have gone offshore. We need to innovate to stay competitive.

Jeanne Shaheen

NeedCompetitiveGoneStayInnovate

Anger can be a useful emotion; it's built into our genetic code to help with self preservation. But it can also be destructive, even when it is justified.

Michael Hayden

AngerSelfHelpEmotionPreservation

I have never hesitated to work hard and always try and give my best in whatever I am doing.

Amruta Khanvilkar

WorkBestI AmWork HardDoingTry

For storytelling purposes, there has to be conflict, but that doesn't mean the people have to be mean. I've never liked mean-spirited comedy.

Michael Schur

PeopleConflictComedyStorytelling

I have never had a current state of mind. My mind changes a great deal. I am very affected by any sorrow or sad thing, and I am very affected by joy and beauty.

Luise Rainer

BeautySadGreatI AmJoyMind

WWE is like showbiz boot camp.

Dean Ambrose

WWELikeShowbizBoot CampBoot

You got to realize that the vision, the image, according to 1964 U.S. rock and roll standards, was mohair suit and tie, and nicey-nicey ol' boy next door.

Bobby Keys

VisionDoorRock And RollYouRock

When I first started out in this music industry, I was most concerned with freedom. Freedom to produce, freedom to play all the instruments on my records, freedom to say anything I wanted to.

Prince

MusicFreedomPlaySayFirstOut

It would be ridiculous for me to say I am unlucky, but, like any other family and any other girl, I've had my ups and downs.

Poppy Delevingne

FamilyGirlI AmMeUps And Downs

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