Lorraine Toussaint Quotes

I grew up under the British system, which I think is horrific for children - very, very strict - a system that did not recognize children as being individuals. You were small animals earning the right to be human.

Lorraine Toussaint

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ChildrenSmallThinkYouAnimalsUp

For me, the focus are songs, which really get the audience moving.

Joe Cocker

FocusMeMovingAudienceGetSongs

Now on the other hand, if someone is selling a product, opening a dance studio, or has some other aim to help themselves, then I tend to look askance at some of these strange stories from outer space.

Robert Stack

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When I was crossing the border into Canada, they asked if I had any firearms with me. I said, 'Well, what do you need?'

Steven Wright

MeBorderYouCanadaSaidNeed

I was a huge fan of 'Avenue Q' long before I ever dreamed of being a part of it. I saw it off-Broadway at the Vineyard and waited at the stage door for autographs!

Rob McClure

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I was buying Bob Dylan mainly, everything I could get hold of by him.

Robyn Hitchcock

HimEverythingHoldBuyingGetBob

I am actually wearing slacks on the show more than I ever have - it is now acceptable, and I like mixing it up.

Mary Hart

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I've had nonstop financial problems my whole adult life. It's always been a constant balance, year to year: 'Where's the time? Where's the money?'

Lorrie Moore

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It seems a bit weird to call someone your girlfriend when you have a child.

Jason Isaacs

ChildWeirdSomeoneYouGirlfriend

The exercise I do now is a mammoth change for me because I never did any exercise ever.

Della Reese

ChangeMeExerciseNowNeverDid

It's important to stand up for what you believe in.

Cody Linley

Stand UpBelieveStandYouImportant

When you think of technology that gets people excited - long lines at stores, enthusiastic reviews in the blogosphere, passionate evangelists - the first thing to come to mind probably isn't thermostats. Then, along came Nest.

Ryan Holmes

TechnologyPeopleMindThinkYou

I always think to myself that if I was able to transition from lucha libre style to American style, then I can always go back. You never lose your roots.

Rey Mysterio

StyleMyselfRootsThinkAmerican

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