Jasper Johns Quotes

At first I had some idea that the absence of color made the work more physical. Early on I was very involved with the notion of the painting as an object and tended to attack that idea from different directions.

Jasper Johns

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In Mozart and Salieri we see the contrast between the genius which does what it must and the talent which does what it can.

Maurice Baring

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I spent another six years in Europe covering sporting events such as the Tour de France.

John Tesh

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I've been thinking about going back to university. I need more tools to continue to apply to the music. I've got to open myself up to more language.

Ana Tijoux

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I've never really been single! I'm a serial monogamist. Ever since I was allowed to hold a boy's hand, I was like, 'Oh my God! We're boyfriend-girlfriend. We're together!'

Amber Stevens

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I never planned on doing a book about Paul Farmer or his organization. I met him in Haiti when I was on a magazine assignment. It's almost like his story sort of fell in my lap.

Tracy Kidder

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I have hosted many shows in the past. Anchoring is something I really enjoy; hence, when I was offered to host the show 'Super Dancer,' I was excited to take it up.

Rithvik Dhanjani

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I would love to play Magnum P.I.

Mike Epps

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The idea of the mask in any scenario has always fascinated me. Not only does it protect identity, it also allows one to hide.

Jason Reynolds

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In a fight, you got to know that there's a strong chance you're going to get hurt. But at the same time, you know, most of the injuries you sustain in fighting are not career-ending injuries.

Jon Jones

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I'm not really interested in myself in my writing. I can't see myself in the songs, even though I know different parts of me are there.

Johnny Flynn

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If you're only a fan of the old music, that music's gonna wind up sounding even older.

Johnny Van Zant

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The events of the day inspired me to become a lawyer.

Christopher Darden

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