John Jeremiah Sullivan Quotes

This to me is the secret comedy of all author interviews, down through the ages, even the good ones in the 'Paris Review' and places. They're all acting. It's like watching a person in a play.

John Jeremiah Sullivan

Recitation: by Male by Female

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GoodMeComedyActingDownPlay

To stay around any place you love, you have to have a job. In college at Georgetown in the fifties, I got my first theater job checking coats at the National, which was Washington's main theater.

John Guare

LoveJobCollegeYouPlaceFirst

You have to listen to people that have chosen the nominee of our Republican Party. I think it would be foolish to ignore them.

John McCain

PeopleThinkIgnoreYouPartyWould

I'm just trying to be a better fighter every time I compete, so it's all about being more strategic and looking for a way to get a finish.

Robbie Lawler

TimeLookingBetterTryingWayMore

The ability to make music is a gift that you're born with; it's not something you can learn.

Robin Trower

MusicGiftLearnYouBornAbility

My mom and dad worked very hard to give me the best chance in - not just in golf but in life. You know, I was an only child, you know, my dad worked three jobs at one stage. My mom worked night shifts in a factory.

Rory McIlroy

LifeBestChildMeMomNight

I've been very lucky with my career and don't feel like I'm being typecast in the same role over and over again.

Rose McIver

FeelCareerLuckySameOverRole

I'm a fan of 'Family Guy,' and I like watching the show.

Ron Livingston

FamilyWatchingGuyShowLikeFan

I am patient zero.

Liz Parrish

I AmPatientZeroAm

Money is always the least of the problems. It is finding the right business or growing the right business. You can't do that without the right people.

Christoffel Wiese

BusinessMoneyPeopleProblemsYou

I am the finest defensive player in the game.

Bobby Riggs

I AmGameDefensivePlayerFinest

Pop music has been exhausted. The innocence has been exhausted. I think we've lost the ability to be blown away by music.

Brian Wilson

MusicThinkInnocenceLostAbility

I love to work. I really enjoy getting up really early and driving downtown. I just really love the process of acting and being on a series.

Portia de Rossi

WorkLoveDrivingEnjoyActingUp

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