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Jonathan Kozol Quotes

It is a commonplace by now to say that the urban school systems of America contain a higher percentage of Negro children each year.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: writer
Nationality: american
Birth: September 5, 1936

Topics

Children School America Year Say

When I was elected President nobody asked me to negotiate between Israel and Egypt. It was not even a question raised in my campaign. But I felt that one of the reasons that I was elected President was to try to bring peace to the Holy Land.

Peace Me Nobody Egypt Land Try

It was an incredible resource. I'd sit with a big stack of bound New Yorkers in the library and read through, especially the 'Talk of the Town' sections.

Library New Talk Through Big Sit

The Internet treats censorship as a malfunction and routes around it.

John Perry Barlow

Technology Internet Censorship Around

When my career first began, I didn't have children - so there's a whole lot of difference in the way I choose roles now. Not just films for my children, but how long I'm going to be away, and is Dad going to be home while I'm gone. That sort-of factor plays a part.

Home Children Long Choose Career

L.A. streets aren't just paved real estate but a cosmology, a manifestation of the city's sensibility.

City Real Estate Real Streets Just

As a businessman, if you ask me what I'm proud of, I'm proud of the fact that I made $250 billion under my watch as CEO.

Me Proud You Ask Watch CEO

He likes 'Confetti,' and he doesn't like 'Star Wars.' I think that just relieves us from the burden of ever having to take Mark Kermode seriously again.

Think Burden Seriously Take Star Us

This is a dream that I have been dreaming to live! From watching 'Double Dare' to hosting it! I am ready for a summer of slime and nose-picking.

Live I Am Dream Ready Summer Dare

I've always thought Prince Charming in 'Cinderella' was the most boring role; I'd rather be the Wicked Witch.

Thought Boring Always Wicked Role

'Edward Scissorhands' was tough to let go of because I found real safety in allowing myself to be that open, that honest. To explore purity. It was a hard one to walk away from.

Myself Walk Safety Tough Go Explore

I like a lot of independent brands - Melbourne's Kloke, Handsom and Neuw Denim, and Bassike in Sydney. It's easier to be proud of what you're wearing if you've met the people behind the brand and there's more of a personal story.

People Proud Story Brand You Sydney

To some extent, I've always felt that the music should be the thing that creates the emotion in you, rather than a video.

Christine McVie

Music You Emotion Always Rather

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