Lizz Wright Quotes

'Salt' is like this snapshot in midair, an action shot. It's about my relationship with the church, the classical and choral music that I dealt with in school, and my new introduction to jazz. It's very hard for me to listen to from beginning to end, because I hear how lost I was.

Lizz Wright

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MusicRelationshipBeginningSchool

I've tried to eat little shrubs before. We were on an unsupported 20-plus day traverse, following the migration of endangered antelope across the Chang Tang Plateau. We were like, 'Oh, this is what they ate; we should try it.'

Jimmy Chin

DayTryEatMigrationLittleTried

I woke up and all I could see was Iraqis standing all around me, looking down upon me. I knew at that moment something terrible had happened and I wasn't in the right place.

Jessica Lynch

MomentMeLookingDownPlaceSee

One of the most graceful of warriors is the robin. I know few prettier sights than two males challenging and curveting about each other upon the grass in early spring. Their attentions to each other are so courteous and restrained.

John Burroughs

SpringEarlyKnowGrassTwoSights

I've held my silence when I probably shouldn't have. But I was in the minority, a woman writing SF, and I was afraid of career backlash. I was afraid of being excluded or losing opportunities if I didn't play nice.

Ann Aguirre

WomanSilenceLosingWritingCareer

Once upon a time in America, people aspired to party like a rock star. Now, rock stars aspire to party like a football owner.

Steve Rushin

StarsTimeFootballPeopleRock Star

I haven't spoken to my wife in years. I didn't want to interrupt her.

Rodney Dangerfield

FunnyWifeWantYearsHerInterrupt

You know, IBM was almost knocked out of the box by other types of computer software and manufacturing.

Roy Romer

YouKnowManufacturingSoftwareBox

If you don't have the time or money to get to the gym, work out at home. It saves tons of time and makes life more efficient.

Mary Helen Bowers

LifeWorkHomeTimeMoneyYou

You need to protect the best players in the country. When there is so much cricket, we must work on ways to prolong their careers.

Mohammad Azharuddin

WorkBestCricketYouCountryNeed

The most important political office is that of the private citizen.

Louis D. Brandeis

PoliticsPoliticalImportantCitizen

I was the only Jew who'd ever been elected, and I don't know when there'll be another.

Joseph Wapner

KnowOnlyBeenEverJewElected

That's what my music does for me. It makes people happy. When I play, I thank the Lord I've never seen someone walk away from a Dick Dale dance not having a good time. That's what it's all about.

Dick Dale

GoodMusicTimeWalkDanceHappy

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