Michael Dirda Quotes

The only kind of notebook I actively dislike is the steno pad, entirely because of that vertical line down the middle of the page. I presume it has some arcane secretarial use, but to me, it's both ugly and confusing.

Michael Dirda

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Apologetic explanations do not develop unless there is a reality that has to be explained and defended. Jesus was undeniably a figure of history.

John Shelby Spong

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Democracy is extremely complex; it is extremely concrete. It's about constantly choosing, finding, developing practical options within the common good. Constantly searching for how to express in a practical way the common good, not in some grand way, some grand and absolute way, but in a very comfortable way.

John Ralston Saul

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All backups take their cue from Elrod Hendricks, the patron saint of erstwhile catchers.

Stephen Rodrick

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I get bored quickly. Always have. Short attention span.

Rupert Friend

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I love India. I've always been drawn to it, and I hope that I get to visit the country soon.

Matt Bomer

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I'd love to think that I'm a super human being, but I'm not.

Colleen Hanabusa

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If there is no God, there is no hope.

William G. Boykin

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When I go out, I love to put on mascara and lipstick, but I simply don't have time for leisurely facials and treatments. Going to the beauticians is not a priority for me, as when I'm off work, there is always so much catching up in the house to do.

Phyllis Logan

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The older you get and the wealthier you get, the more complicated life becomes. That's why I have as few material assets as possible. Every material thing you have is more hassle.

Peter Hargreaves

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I wrote what it was like growing up as a female in India, and I got two and a half million shares, and people came up to me and thanked me for speaking up.

Shenaz Treasury

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In the beginning of my career, all I did was drama, and I couldn't get arrested doing comedy; nobody would hire me!

Tisha Campbell-Martin

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Here's the thing: I come from a filmmaking background, so this concept of sort of overseeing a television show but not directing was, in general, not weird, but I had to get used to what that felt like. My initial instinct was, 'I want to direct as much of this as possible.' But the logistics of making of TV, that's just not possible.

Justin Simien

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