Michael Dirda Quotes

In my own case, my folks didn't actually object to comics, as many parents did, but they pretty much felt the things were a waste of time.

Michael Dirda

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TimeParentsMy OwnOwnPretty

I got sober for good on December 7, 2008.

Jodie Sweetin

GoodSoberDecemberGot

Motherhood has changed me as a person. I'm much happier and very content with life. That can only transfer positively to the track. It will make me a better athlete.

Jessica Ennis-Hill

LifeMeMotherhoodBetterPerson

It's easy to be cynical about American politics. It's more important not to be.

Andy Dunn

PoliticsAmericanEasyImportant

I like the facts. I find them interesting.

Maury Yeston

FactsInterestingFindLikeThem

Any star can be devoured by human adoration, sparkle by sparkle.

Shirley Temple

SparkleHumanStarAnyAdoration

Usher is definitely somebody I came up listening to.

Tory Lanez

ListeningUpSomebodyI CameCame

I just do what I'm asked, really.

Roger Rees

JustReallyAsked

We believe that every single child has boundless promise, no matter who they are, where they come from, or how much money their parents have. We've got to remember that. We believe that each of these young people is a vital part of the great American story.

Michelle Obama

GreatMoneyChildParentsPeople

I wasn't close to my father, but I wanted to be all my life. He had a funny sense of humor, and he laughed all the time - good and loud, like I do. He was a gay Irish gentleman and very good-looking. And he wanted to be close to me, too, but we never had much time together.

Judy Garland

LifeFunnyGoodFatherTimeHumor

I'm not going to be one of those people who says, 'I'm a showrunner; I'm not a black showrunner.' I'm black when I go to sleep. I'm black when I wake up, period. It doesn't affect my perspective on everything, but at the same time, it's who I am, and I'm proud of it.

Cheo Hodari Coker

TimePerspectiveSleepI AmPeople

I don't look at a man who's expert in one area as a specialist. I look at him as a rookie in ten other areas.

Conor McGregor

ManLookHimExpertRookieTen

There's this moment when kids realize that they have power and that they can use it.

Claire Messud

PowerMomentRealizeKidsUse

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