John Tavener Quotes

I was having these terrible back pains, and then one day in Switzerland, things got very bad. My wife Maryanna called the hotel doctor, but I don't remember any of this, I was out of it. I had an operation, and I was nearly lost.

John Tavener

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: composer
  • Nationality: british
  • Birth: January 28, 1944 - November 12, 2013

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When people in stadiums do the Wave, it's the group-mind collective organism spontaneously organizing itself to express an emotion, pass time, and reflect the joy of seeing the rhythms of many as one, a visual rhyming or music in which everyone senses where the motion is going.

Jerry Saltz

MusicTimeJoyPeopleWaveSeeing

I believe it is still true that conflicts among major powers usually stem from geopolitical rivalries but rarely from economic competition.

Robert Kagan

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We must make organic and farm-raised costs more affordable. We need to come to a level where people who don't have a lot of money can afford it. If we could eat just fresh foods, it would be wonderful.

Anna Pump

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Lying and art are very allied. But after you lie, you get to the truth.

Jeffrey Tambor

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My biggest accomplishment was playing 'Lark' on the daytime drama Port Charles because it was the most regular acting job I have had, and I had to step in and fill someone else's shoes.

Amy Weber

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I love to play any character that isn't close to my personality.

Trevor Jackson

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I have seven rescue dogs.

Miranda Lambert

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I was going to be a musician, no matter what it took. I supported myself with blue-collared jobs so I could write music and be in a band and play shows. I even got into an underground art scene. I was going to do whatever.

Chris Cornell

MusicArtMyselfPlayMatterWrite

Tom Hooper did an amazing job in capturing the feel of Victor Hugo's book. I thought some of the performances were incredible. I thought the Bishop would be a nice part to play, and they all made such a fuss of me being there.

Colm Wilkinson

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Yes, Adam Sandler is a good kisser, and other actresses have said the same thing to me. They've come up to me - other actresses who've kissed him - and said, 'Hey, so good, right?'

Brooklyn Decker

GoodMeSaidRightHimSame

My family is very traditional, Catholic.

Paz Vega

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Just as with homicide, those in the 'passion' category of suicide are much more likely to turn to whatever means are immediately available - those that are easy and quick.

Scott Anderson

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