Douglas Coupland Quotes

We were never supposed to live until 40. We were built to self-destruct at 30, whether from cancer or mental illness. We're all going way beyond our expiration date.

Douglas Coupland

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: canadian
  • Birth: December 30, 1961

Topics

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I loved working with Stephen Frears. He's a really fantastic director. He knows what he wants and how to get it.

Anjelica Huston

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Biohackers want to tinker; do fun science; and, in the process, accelerate the pace of biotech innovation.

Ryan Bethencourt

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Consider a tree for a moment. As beautiful as trees are to look at, we don't see what goes on underground - as they grow roots. Trees must develop deep roots in order to grow strong and produce their beauty. But we don't see the roots. We just see and enjoy the beauty. In much the same way, what goes on inside of us is like the roots of a tree.

Joyce Meyer

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From casting to hiring to awards races like the Emmys, taking active steps toward inclusion will make for richer stories, a stronger democracy, and a better world.

Jay Duplass

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I would say that I'm more than just a teeny-bopper artist... that my music can appeal to people of all ages.

Drake Bell

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If two of your films don't do well, people say you're out in the cold and your career is over. One film does well, and you've had the best year of your life! I don't believe in all that's written.

Priyanka Chopra

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Florida is not going to implement Obamacare. We are not going to expand Medicaid, and we're not going to implement exchanges.

Rick Scott

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I would rather die in freedom on my way back home than starve to death here.

Morning Star

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The billionaire founder of investment firm Elliott Management was one of several investors who warned financial ministers in 2007 that a crack in the housing market could cause huge problems for the banking industry.

Kelly Evans

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My momma was slick as greased lightning. She knew how to get anybody and everybody to do whatever she wanted 'em to do.

James Meredith

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I definitely eat in moderation and exercise.

Guy Fieri

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Would you believe that Sammy Davis, Jr. taught me how to sing a ballad? 'You can be in an arena,' he said, 'and you should be able to hold their attention.'

Gladys Knight

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