Jasper Johns Quotes

Sometime during the mid-50s I said, 'I am an artist.' Before that, for many years, I had said, 'I'm going to be an artist.' Then I went through a change of mind and a change of heart. What made 'going to be an artist' into 'being an artist', was, in part, a spiritual change.

Jasper Johns

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I never really thought I had much to add to the conversation that was occurring at 'MADtv.' I didn't know what I would do on the show. But I showed up, and I was surprised - it was fun to work on. Everybody there was really nice, and they seemed to be interested in my contributions.

Andy Daly

WorkFunThoughtConversationNice

You can't ever win the war on crime, or the war on terror. You can't repeal human nature.

Robert Harris

NatureWarWinHuman NatureYou

English muffins with avocado is one of my favorite breakfasts.

Mia Hamm

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After years of studying French in school, one of my professors said he'd really appreciate it if I didn't take any more French.

Stephen A. Schwarzman

SchoolAppreciateSaidMoreStudying

I have short hands. That's why I have to bend up to notes; I can't always reach the frets.

Robin Trower

ShortReachHandsWhyBendAlways

Congress is full of good, decent, smart people who have devoted their lives to public service.

Jonathan Haidt

GoodServiceSmartPeopleCongress

Mistletoe, the same plant you kiss under at holiday time, may be an effective aid against certain types of cancer.

Chris Kilham

TimeKissPlantYouHolidaySame

You can't pretend to be a Sharon Stone or a Marilyn Monroe. You really can't fake that.

Claire Bloom

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I often work by avoidance.

Brian Eno

WorkAvoidanceOften

In India, film sets are like a family atmosphere.

Anupam Kher

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I try not be an evildoer on the Internet.

Seth Rollins

InternetTry

I have seen enough people in my business die that I don't sit back and hope that this one or that one goes but not the other guys. I don't want to see anyone of these guys die.

Shane Douglas

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