Robert Darnton Quotes

I was very fortunate to be elected to the Society of Fellows at Harvard, which is, in effect, a small research center where you are given three years to do whatever work you want.

Robert Darnton

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Back in my high school years, the Hulk was my favorite Marvel character, and I always enjoy drawing him.

Jim Starlin

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Reader, persons who have never witnessed a hurricane, such as not unfrequently desolates the sultry climates of the south, can scarcely form an idea of their terrific grandeur. One would think that, not content with laying waste all on land, it must needs sweep the waters of the shallows quite dry to quench its thirst.

John James Audubon

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Some people are born to lift heavy weights, some are born to juggle golden balls.

Max Beerbohm

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I think anytime you can do something you haven't seen or done in a film before, it's always a great day as an actor.

Matt Dillon

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I was born in Mumbai. We stayed in a joint family. But in 1994, my father had to shift to Pune for business. I started working at a very early stage. Immediately after my SSC board examination, I took up odd jobs in shops, as I wanted to contribute to my family.

Amruta Khanvilkar

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I was a slightly overweight, spiky-fringed, rat's-tailed '80s girl who was just showing up. That's all I've ever really done to get here, just kept showing up. Even when I didn't want to. That's what I do.

Sia

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I don't care if people like Trump or hate him, if they voted for him or not; people just want to have a good time. They don't want to hear about immigration or whatever on a record or at a show.

Shooter Jennings

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My biological mother made my clothes or bought my clothes from Salvation Army or Goodwill.

Tonya Harding

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I think it's great when stories are dark and strange and weirdly personal.

Robin Williams

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When I grew up, we didn't have a TV, and I think more families today have ambitions of getting out of their environment, such as sending their children to university.

Robert Winston

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When I was young, I dreamt of being a starlet in Hollywood. But there comes a point in every African American's life when you realize the limitations, that you could only play maids or some little supporting role. Even Lena Horne couldn't get good parts.

Ruby Dee

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Negotiation means getting the best of your opponent.

Marvin Gaye

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