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Joseph Stiglitz Quotes

But while I loved all of these courses, there was an irresistible attraction of economics.

Joseph Stiglitz

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: economist
Nationality: american
Birth: February 9, 1943

Topics

Economics Loved Attraction Courses

I remember when I was younger taking more pride in Wimbledon than the French. That and the U.S. Open - they were the ones I wanted to win.

Win Pride Remember More Open Than

My father is a taxi driver, and my mother ran a small business. I hadn't even met a barrister before I got my first shot at the legal profession. But back then, I was lucky enough to be given a break - I can't help but wonder if I would be so lucky today.

Father Mother Business Today Small

I'd love to work more with the American Indians, my people.

Work Love People American More

Most of the time, I've got my kids with me, so I'm not as prone to meeting people. And then, you never really know if someone is talking to you because you're a celebrity.

Christie Brinkley

Time People Me Someone Talking You

As a vegetarian eating a plateful of eggs, I found myself in this weird place where I didn't want to think about where those eggs came from. I didn't want to think about the treatment of the animals who produced those eggs. When I find myself trying not to think about things, it seems to me that I'm practicing avoidance.

Myself Me Eating Think Weird Trying

It's so funny because when you're working with an acquaintance or someone else, you're being more polite. I find that I'm a little bit more of a brat when I'm in the studio with my dad, so I feel bad.

Funny Feel Someone You Bad Find

I drilled holes in the floor of the club, and it's sinking.

Club Floor Sinking Holes

Up until the time I was 14 years old, I was sure that I was going to be a big-league baseball player. But that dream came to a rude awakening when I got cut from my high school baseball team.

Time School Baseball Team Dream Old

I wouldn't like to say that I spend most of my time on holiday, but I have done a lot of traveling and have been to a lot of places.

Penny Lancaster

Time Holiday Done Say Places Been

I don't want security guards. I don't think security guards are particularly good for your writing.

Good Writing Think Security Want

I think the record industry, by and large what's left of it, is still totally homophobic. I think it's much less so in the film industry now, but the record industry, it's always been a man's world.

Man World Think Now Always Industry

When I get up there, maybe I'm nervous for the first song, but then I get into it. It's a lot of fun to stand up there. I always enjoy the moment when I'm actually standing on stage. When I'm done, I'm like, 'Oh, I want to play one more song.'

Moment Fun Song Stand Up Stand Play

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