Monica Ali Quotes

Character is always my driving force. And to tell a good story and to provide an entertaining read.

Monica Ali

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: british
  • Birth: October 20, 1967

Topics

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There are going to be good days and bad days. Bottom line.

Jim Mattis

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I don't know why some people have children at all if they know that they can only take a few weeks off work.

Mem Fox

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One of the things it was obvious you could do with an online store is have a much more complete selection.

Jeff Bezos

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Lately, I just let myself eat it more because I think, 'Oh, my God, a piece of cheese tastes so good'. I think it's your body telling you something.

Jean Smart

GoodGodMyselfThinkYouBody

First of all, there's no mention of political parties in the Constitution, so you begin American history with not only no political conventions but also no parties.

Michael Beschloss

HistoryConstitutionPoliticalYou

Chance doesn't mean meaningless randomness, but historical contingency. This happens rather than that, and that's the way that novelty, new things, come about.

John Polkinghorne

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For any culture which is primarily concerned with meaning, the study of death - the only certainty that life holds for us - must be central, for an understanding of death is the key to liberation in life.

Stanislav Grof

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For me to make a living acting silly for as long as I can get away with it, I think the most viable way to make that happen is to evolve into more traditional comedy. I've really been putting in the work.

Steve-O

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I never try to pander to an audience, and I'm really not concerned with my image. I'm far more interested in stretching my abilities as an actor.

Tom Selleck

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I learned in high school that I was going to have to outwork people. I remember running around the track, training for football, and a faster guy ran past me. I just figured, I can outlast him. If I work harder than him, I'll beat him. And to this day I overprepare.

Roger Goodell

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I did 'The Frank Skinner Show,' and they gave me a little jukebox-shaped CD player, which looks nice in the kitchen.

Robert Webb

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I only talk to the press if it's to my advantage.

Mitch McConnell

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