Simon Schama Quotes

In the Einstein way, I can't believe in a universe that doesn't have some sort of prime mover, identical with all of created nature. I have a whole lot of a harder time with supposing the fine print of the Torah was a direct revelation.

Simon Schama

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I've always been interested in socially political, or overtly political, comedy.

John Oliver

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A lot of independent filmmakers are really catty.

Jeff Nichols

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My book 'Ali Pasha' tells the true story of a young sailor Henry Friston, who, in the hell-fire of battle, forms an unusual friendship.

Michael Foreman

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But we need to quit taxing people upon death. No taxation without respiration.

Steve King

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To honor our national promise to our veterans, we must continue to improve services for our men and women in uniform today and provide long overdue benefits for the veterans and military retirees who have already served.

Solomon Ortiz

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Aaliyah has been an artist I've grown up with, like an older sister.

Romy Madley Croft

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For a combination of reasons, and despite evident fondness for American products and individuals, my impression is that most Pakistanis have extremely negative views of the U.S. as a geopolitical player.

Mohsin Hamid

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The way Ben Gibbard paints a picture, you feel like, 'I was there that day with him.' You really feel the way he paints pictures and speaks and talks. It's almost like talk-singing. Paul Simon does that very well as well. He's a huge influence of mine.

Jon Bellion

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I've been working pretty much 12-16 hours a day, six or seven days a week since May of 2003, and every time I see a photo of myself, I realize that there is never a time when I don't look exhausted.

Christopher McCulloch

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I think we're doing the right things for the right reasons. We're not doing it to sell products. We're not doing it to be popular. We're doing it because in our judgment these stories are important to do, and at this length and this much depth.

Bob Edwards

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As you move through life, it's not going to be a bright, sunshiny day every day.

Ara Parseghian

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I have travelled across several countries and continents, but India holds a special place in my heart since every single state has something unique to offer.

Shenaz Treasury

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