Jonas Mekas Quotes

In narrative cinema, a certain terminology has already been established: 'film noir,' 'Western,' even 'Spaghetti Western.' When we say 'film noir' we know what we are talking about. But in non-narrative cinema, we are a little bit lost. So sometimes, the only way to make us understand what we are talking about is to use the term 'avant-garde.'

Jonas Mekas

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: director
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  • Birth: December 24, 1922

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If we get the W and I have no catches, I'm satisfied, man.

Rob Gronkowski

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The better voice doesn't mean being a better singer.

Luciano Pavarotti

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Think schnitzel, and you usually think veal or pork: pounded into tenderness, battered, and fried to a golden magnificence.

Jonathan Miles

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Is there anything in the world more annoyingly creepy than an unspoken dress code?

Douglas Coupland

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The world of marketing has changed. You can lead the change or be a victim of change.

Denise Morrison

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I'm not rich.

Claire Denis

Rich

Today further EU targeted sanctions on Syria come into force. The message is clear and unambiguous: those responsible for the repression will be singled out and held accountable.

William Hague

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We are not directly involved in Syria. But we will be working with our partners in the European Union and at the United Nations to see if we can persuade the Syrian authorities to go, as I say, more in that direction of respect for democracy and human rights.

William Hague

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I think Vegas is the answer for pregnant people because of insomnia. It's open all the time and you go down and play your silly slots.

Selma Blair

TimePeopleThinkVegasYouPlay

I'd like, each time out as a writer, to reinvent who I am and what I'm doing. That's one of the great pleasures and rewards of the occupation.

Richard Powers

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Sometimes I feel like I must be hinting at this deep well of knowledge when, really, I just skim off the surface.

Ryan North

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Direct talks is the only possible way to build trust and to resolve the conditions for a peace perspective between Palestinians and Israelis.

Reuven Rivlin

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