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Don Nickles Quotes

I happen to be one who believes very strongly that state and local governments have their proper roles.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: politician
Nationality: american
Birth: December 6, 1948

Topics

Happen Who State Local Believes

Skating is big in Chicago. There's a lot of hockey; a lot of the boys play hockey. And figure skating is big.

Hockey Play Chicago Skating Big Lot

In the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections, American voters were forced to choose between a liberal Democrat and weak establishment Republicans. Democrats won both times.

Jerry Falwell, Jr.

American Choose Weak Democrats

I have met a lot of athletes who were on the top of their sport, and then sat around and did nothing. They just didn't know what to do.

Know Nothing Top Just Who Did

You can have a certain arrogance, and I think that's fine, but what you should never lose is the respect for the others.

Respect Think Arrogance You Lose

When you work extra, you should be paid extra. That's what the Fair Labor Standards Act said. And I've met so many people who are working 60-70 hours a week, and they are effectively working 20 hours for free because they are making a little bit above the minimum wage, because the 2004 regulation enables employers to do that. That's not fair.

Work People Free Week You Labor

I loved my experience on 'Downton Abbey.' We shot it in six months, and it was the first time I'd ever been on TV, and I was surrounded by my friends. It was a wonderful, wonderful time.

Time Experience Loved Friends First

I'm a perfectionist, so I can drive myself mad - and other people, too. At the same time, I think that's one of the reasons I'm successful. Because I really care about what I do.

Michelle Pfeiffer

Time Myself People Drive Think Care

With photography, you've captured a moment time - it's that moment only - and in painting, you play with it; you manipulate how time is presented. It's about fantasy and illusion and the creation of desire.

Mickalene Thomas

Time Moment Painting Photography You

I would like to have as much going on as other people do, but my problem is I get so attached to things, and there's my kids, and I need my sleep, and then there's being married - gotta check in on that, too.

Sleep People Problem Need Check Get

My own position is so far on the obsessive side of preparation and professionalism that I fear my point of view is not going to be shared by anyone.

Jonny Wilkinson

Fear Preparation Professionalism View

Since I'm a highly self-critical person, I try to become better every day. I don't see the point of competing with anyone.

Day Better Every Day Person Become

I've known Al Franken for over 20 years. He is my friend. He was on the floor of the Senate announcing his resignation. I sat just a few feet away from him. He said it was the worst day in his political life. It was a somber feeling. It was a reality.

Life Friend Day Feet Reality Said

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