John Lee Hooker Quotes

I went on to Cincinnati. I had got a taste of the big cities and them bright lights. I stayed there until I was about 18 or 19 and then I went on to Detroit.

John Lee Hooker

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: musician
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: August 22, 1917 - June 21, 2001

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The very first big photo shoot I ever did was with Bruce Weber. I couldn't believe this guy was taking my picture, so when he told me to get in the bathtub, I just did. It's only now, looking back, that I realise, you don't have to do everything people tell you.

Matt Damon

PeopleMeLooking BackBelieveYou

When you're in the back of the pack, you can gamble a little bit more.

Michael Andretti

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For me, there is a strong family connection to Boston and anything connected to Boston, which includes Fenway.

John Williams

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When 'Pune-52' was offered to me, I liked the script, but I wasn't convinced about the kissing and other intimate scenes. I tried talking to the director, but things didn't work out.

Amruta Khanvilkar

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We made records to document ourselves, not to sell a lot of records. I still feel that way. I put out a record because I think it's beautiful, not necessarily commercial.

Stan Getz

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Obviously, the goal is to maximize my own potential, whatever that may be. That's all I focus on.

Torrey Smith

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I'm striving toward this acting thing. I'm definitely gonna work hard on that, whatever comes my way, I'm gonna work hard on it.

Mary J. Blige

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I feel like my only safety is in being totally true to myself.

Miranda July

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I am very abnormal... But it wasn't very long ago that I wasn't so abnormal. I was very normal and headed for a lifetime of paying medical bills as proof of my normalcy.

Dirk Benedict

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Lose your inhibitions about drawing and just do it.

Chris Riddell

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As an actor, you want roles that are full of meat.

Pilou Asbaek

YouWantActorMeatFullRoles

When I was deciding whether or not to take the job at Celine, I didn't really look at the history of the house. I had other offers to come back, but they weren't right, or they wouldn't let me stay in London, which was non-negotiable.

Phoebe Philo

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