John Mortimer Quotes

I refuse to spend my life worrying about what I eat. There is no pleasure worth forgoing just for an extra three years in the geriatric ward.

John Mortimer

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: April 21, 1923 - January 16, 2009

Topics

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I started 'The Daily Show' when I was 22. I was going to class at Long Beach.

Jessica Williams

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An aristocratic culture does not advertise its emotions. In its forms of expression it is sober and reserved. Its general attitude is stoic.

Johan Huizinga

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When I came to Los Angeles, it was the first time that I ever felt like I belong somewhere. Not because it was wacky, but because people here understood what I felt like to perform, and there were other kids my age who wanted to do it. I didn't get looked at as God, you freak.

Jennifer Love Hewitt

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I want to prove to my fans that I am beyond candy floss roles and item numbers.

Amruta Khanvilkar

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My only interest is in sharing great music with more and more people.

Simon Rattle

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We had a bunch of instruments around the house. Like, I played different instruments, trumpet, bass, drums, piano, all that, but whatever I could get my hands on.

Trombone Shorty

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It wasn't really part of the program in the Perot family. Rebellion was not an option.

Ross Perot, Jr.

FamilyRebellionPartOptionReally

It also allows you to look as though you're not particularly from the present, future or past, either.

Douglas Coupland

FuturePastPresentYouLookEither

I am sorry to be leaving the BBC. I have enjoyed a fascinating seven years at the corporation and am particularly proud to have played a small part in the development of the BBC's Global News services, BBC World Service and BBC World.

Pauline Neville-Jones

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It's not that I only want to make films about women, but from my experience, I have been very interested in the women who play these characters.

Sebastian Lelio

WomenExperiencePlayWantBeenWho

Where is the justice of political power if it executes the murderer and jails the plunderer, and then itself marches upon neighboring lands, killing thousands and pillaging the very hills?

Khalil Gibran

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Control of vibrato helps your musical expression.

James Galway

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