Stephen J. Dubner Quotes

As everyone knows, tips constitute the bulk of a waiter's or waitress's income. But they are also optional, at least in theory. Does it really seem like a good idea to make someone's salary so susceptible to customers' whims on a given day - or whether any customers happen to show up at all?

Stephen J. Dubner

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Ric Flair is one of the most entertaining guys to sit down with and by entertaining I don't mean he has catchy phrases, but that he's been through so much and his experiences are so genuine I could listen to him talk all day.

John Cena

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I've learned that even the word 'jubilee' used in connection with the Reformation can give rise to discussions.

Angela Merkel

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I rarely meet other young actors.

Mia Wasikowska

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That my business success is equal to my personal life.

Merv Griffin

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Father Time and injuries are tough adversaries.

Ronnie Coleman

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When I was a kid, I'd read about celebrities who didn't want to talk to their fans after a show. I told myself, 'That's terrible, and I would never do that.'

Judy Gold

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I've been a stand-up comedian for years, and I can be silly.

Diane Neal

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Sorry; I have no space left for advice. Just do it.

Donald E. Westlake

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From the early Seventies to the mid-Eighties, I approached Rome at a snail's pace. Having concluded that God existed, I could not seriously entertain the thought of not trying to be in contact with Him.

Conrad Black

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I never meant to be an actress.

Anushka Shetty

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I think they're an incredible honor. I'm grateful and flattered by them. But I have no control over winning awards - I have no control over any of that.

Audra McDonald

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The spirit is at home, if not entirely satisfied, in America.

Allan Bloom

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