Jonathan Lethem Quotes

I don't paint anymore. I haven't since I abandoned it at 19, in order to begin writing seriously.

Jonathan Lethem

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: February 19, 1964

Topics

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When it comes to the chocolate, I allow it every single day, but I only get 200 calories worth. So I work it into my daily calories. It's a candy bar. But I usually only need it after dinner.

Jillian Michaels

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The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions.

John Hancock

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Faith came by just believing God's word and taking Him up on His word.

Andrae Crouch

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He who refuses to do arithmetic is doomed to talk nonsense.

John McCarthy

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I've turned down projects based on raunchiness before.

John Ratzenberger

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Being about to land on the soil of North Carolina, the general commanding desires his soldiers to remember that they are here to support the Constitution and the laws, to put down rebellion, and to protect the persons and property of the loyal and peaceable citizens of the State.

Ambrose Burnside

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I played Sky Masterson in 'Guys and Dolls' at St. Ignatius. I walked out onstage at one point looking for Nathan Detroit, and I'm supposed to say, 'Has anyone seen Nathan Detroit?' But, instead, I said, 'Has anyone seen Sky Masterson?' I immediately realized what I'd done, so I said, 'Wait a minute. I'm Sky Masterson!'

Rory O'Malley

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Young men and women, your education is ever important - to us, to you, and to God.

Russell M. Nelson

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In your hands or that of any other person, so much power would, no doubt, be dangerous. I am the only man in the world whom it would be safe to trust with it. Remember, I am a prophet!

Joseph Smith, Jr.

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I don't like acting things; I like feeling things.

Dougray Scott

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I've never had a message for anyone in my entire life. Except maybe to give out my room number.

Bon Scott

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I highly recommend getting your career established first and then having children.

Arizona Muse

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