Jon Lester Quotes

Don't get me wrong: I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Even the word 'cancer' brings back the nausea and pain, the fear I felt, and the heartbreak I saw in my parents' faces. The smells that fill hospitals and the constant tired feeling that comes with treatment are also permanently stuck in my memory.

Jon Lester

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I've been in this business for years and I'm still befuddled by the ways of this town.

Meg Ryan

BusinessYearsBeenStillTownWays

A typical day in my writing life starts with looking at pictures of real estate online for at least 20 minutes. If I happen to be actually in the market for a house, I do this for 40 minutes. Then I walk my dog, come back home, and tell myself I can look at real estate for another five minutes.

Meghan Daum

LifeDogHomeMyselfWalkDay

I'm very grateful that I've had the opportunities I've had.

Amy Purdy

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I lived in Minnesota in a small town.

Steve Zahn

SmallSmall TownMinnesotaLived

When an individual is kept in a situation of inferiority, the fact is that he does become inferior.

Simone de Beauvoir

SituationBecomeIndividualInferior

I remember from my earliest years people speaking, you know, in a certain kind of rhythm and telling stories and sharing experiences in a way that was different in Indian country than it was other places. And I was really struck by this and obviously very affected by it, because it's always come out in my songs.

Robbie Robertson

PeopleRememberYouCountryKnow

Only in Chicago do they care more about who the mayor is than who's president.

Mike Quigley

CareChicagoPresidentMoreMayor

The law limits anyone from serving as president of the United States for more than eight years. And in my opinion - well, eight years is also long enough for an individual to serve as a representative for a specific Congressional district.

Michele Bachmann

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Those who set out to serve both God and Mammon soon discover that there isn't a God.

Logan Pearsall Smith

GodOutServeSoonDiscoverSet

Acting in something that I'm directing... I'm really enjoying it because, if for no other reason, that particular acting is like reading my mind on every single take. It's kind of efficient, for better or worse.

Jason Bateman

MindReadingBetterActingKind

The best form of flattery is to be admired, imitated or respected. I've always felt proud our fans look up to us or feel we are inspirational.

Cheryl James

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When we change the way we communicate, we change society.

Clay Shirky

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