Jason Calacanis Quotes

I've become addicted to playing poker because you're constantly faced with confusion, and winning is trying to make sense out of nonsense.

Jason Calacanis

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WinningTryingYouBecomeConfusion

The thing with physical comedy is that you have to actually try to do the thing you're trying to do - you can't fake it.

Jessica St. Clair

FakeComedyTryingYouTryPhysical

The problem with Microsoft is that it's so committee-driven and slow.

Robert Scoble

SlowProblemMicrosoft

The more I want a book to be done, the faster I type because I just want to get it out.

John Scalzi

BookDoneWantMoreOutGet

I just didn't realize the unbelievable impact Disney films had on American society until my assistant coached me on the stories and brought me up to speed.

Roger Ross Williams

MeSocietyImpactAmericanSpeedUp

When I wrote the opera, I made a deal with myself that for at least an hour a day I would work on it, even if it meant just sitting on my piano bench, staring into space and thinking about it. It's about keeping it regular, like your bowel movements - let's get real: it's your bodily artistic movements! It comes from the same place.

Rufus Wainwright

WorkMyselfDaySpaceThinkingReal

When we have any function, whether it's language or vision or cognitive functions like memory, we aren't dealing with a straight line to the brain that says 'This is what I do.' The brain builds a network of connections, a network of neurons that have a particular role in that function.

Maryanne Wolf

VisionMemoryBrainLanguageLine

I haven't really had any experiences, as far as having paparazzi sit outside of my house or following me around on the street. But, I actually don't really go to places where they do that, unless they knew where I lived or what kind of car I drive.

Cole Hauser

CarMeDriveHouseKindStreet

If your friend's feeling bad, it's hard to know what to do. Do you back away or try to help them? It's a really hard situation that I've been in. You want to support your friend. You want to be there. My advice is, don't get too involved with it, just be by their side. If they need your help, they'll ask for it.

Alia Shawkat

FriendSupportAdviceHelpYouBad

If you think about it, Aretha did basically the same things that I do.

Peabo Bryson

ThinkYouSameThingsDidAbout

George Bush is a catastrophe for the world. And a dream for Bin Laden.

Richard Dawkins

WorldDreamCatastropheGeorge Bush

My mom worked for Lockheed Corp. in Burbank as an inspector of airplane parts. To help make ends meet, Dee, a friend of my mom's from Lockheed, moved in. She was a lovely person and helped with our care for many years.

Rene Russo

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I like people who go. I love energy.

Kevin Plank

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