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Rita Dove Quotes

Equality and self-determination should never be divided in the name of religious or ideological fervor.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: poet
Nationality: american
Birth: August 28, 1952

Topics

Equality Name Never Divided Should

When I plug in my guitar and play it really loud, loud enough to deafen most people, that's my shot of adrenaline, and there's nothing like it. That's what it's always been for me - to be the flame the tribe dances around.

People Me Flame Guitar Enough Play

There's something about the air and the sky and the atmosphere in the South of France that must be very conducive to work, to being creative, because I have written several of my books there. I find it so much easier because you're cut off. If you don't want to speak to anybody, basically they don't know where you are. And it's so beautiful.

Work Beautiful Sky Creative Speak

Every country has an aspect to it that rubs up people the wrong way.

People Country Wrong Way Up Every

I'm not sure whether Los Angeles borders on the ocean or on oblivion. I always feel that I'm two steps away from the other side when I'm out there. It's more like a vacation place or a place to visit than a place to hunker down.

Ocean Vacation Feel Down Place More

In the modern presidency, the Chief Executive is expected to respond to anxious national moments with words that stabilize the country. President Trump chose a different route. He did not give a stirring speech of unity or create a national gathering point around common ideals. He spent his passion on other things.

Passion Words Unity Speech Moments

Thinking through how to make sure we're bringing incredible toys and experiences and that to our girls and our boys at some point is really important for this country for the world in general.

World Thinking Country Important

Each family of the United States military now attends to their loved ones funeral with a wrenching worry that it will be met possibly with a protest or a demonstration.

Family Loved Worry Now Will Funeral

Film is a strange thing.

Strange Film Thing Strange Thing

Independent films have a certain freedom about them - there isn't so much at stake in terms of money. I think they're more interesting because they're not watered down to appeal to the masses. They tend to have a unique voice.

Freedom Money Voice Think Unique

I hope always to be busy, even if only directing an orchestra in the pit. However, I should prefer to produce movies or be the directing head of a radio corporation.

Hope Busy Movies Always Radio Head

I love watching Jeff Bridges act. He's brilliant.

Love Bridges Brilliant Watching Act

When I write a film, there's a particular thing I am wrestling with and the question or concern I'm dealing with has to be big enough for me to dedicate a year or two of my life. If the question isn't big enough, or rich enough, I'll lose interest.

Life I Am Me Rich My Life Year

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