Robertson Davies Quotes

Fanaticism is overcompensation for doubt.

Robertson Davies

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: canadian
  • Birth: August 28, 1913 - December 2, 1995

Topics

DoubtFanaticism

You know, crankiness is at the essence of all comedy.

Jerry Seinfeld

ComedyYouKnowEssence

I'm blessed to have cool roles in these big movies.

Jeremy Renner

CoolBlessedMoviesBigRoles

Valentino made my day suit for the wedding of Paloma Picasso in Paris.

Andre Leon Talley

DayWeddingParisSuitMadePicasso

I know how to cane chairs - how's that for a useless skill? My mom once took a course and taught me how to do it when I was stuck at home sick with the flu. Now I'm all set if I ever decide to drop out of fashion and join an Amish community.

Michael Bastian

HomeCommunityMeMomFashionSick

Very few movies I've done I regret being involved in.

Jared Harris

RegretDoneMoviesInvolvedBeing

I like finding a great shot and then just staying with it for a long time, not trying to pump things up with some kind of artificial energy by cutting.

Jonathan Demme

GreatTimeEnergyFindingTryingUp

I never wanted to be the guy people looked at. I don't think of myself as being a celebrity; it's too mortifying.

Johnny Depp

MyselfPeopleThinkCelebrityNever

I can't work with my brother without laughing.

Dick Van Dyke

WorkBrotherWithoutLaughing

I have a policy of not saying anything negative about anything another magician does.

Doug Henning

SayingNegativePolicyAnythingDoes

It is the '94 race which in many ways allowed Ted Kennedy to become his own man rather than the 'third brother.' He had to reach down and win it on his own.

Chuck Todd

ManBrotherWinReachDownBecome

Quality is the result of a carefully constructed cultural environment. It has to be the fabric of the organization, not part of the fabric.

Phil Crosby

QualityOrganizationResultFabric

I do love jokes.

Scott Thompson

LoveJokes

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