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Dorothy Dunnett Quotes

My mother and father met while playing chess, so I've always had a fondness for the game. If it weren't for chess, I might not be here.

Dorothy Dunnett

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: novelist
Nationality: scottish
Birth: August 25, 1923 - November 9, 2001

Topics

Father Mother Game Chess Always Met

I'm angry because I was so scared for so many years about just being myself.

Myself Angry Being Myself Scared

I'm no spring chicken. The same arthritis that ate up my left hip that finally got replaced hasn't stopped there... And touring is a lot of work. I'm impressed when I see people like Eric Clapton out there. Gee whiz, Eric, give me a break! I know it's gotta hurt somewhere.

Work Spring People Me Hurt Know

I remember when 'Deadwood' had first come out, there was this whole deer-in-the-headlights sense of feeling really uncomfortable with being recognized in public.

Remember Uncomfortable Feeling First

It's like everybody is obsessed with Hollywood movies worldwide. And even though everybody hates the Americans, they're still watching American movies.

Roland Emmerich

American Movies Hollywood Watching

Office politics are bloody-minded, but weak on content.

Politics Office Weak Content

My mother and father are exceptionally proud Indians. They always wanted to contribute, to give back philanthropically, especially in the field of education.

Education Father Mother Proud Back

Clearly this is a tough economic time, and a lot of families are hurting. So when we talk to parents, we talk about small changes for kids and things that don't cost extra money. Like adding water and eliminating sugary drinks and sodas. That's going to save money right there. Or adding a few more vegetables.

Time Water Money Parents Small Talk

For the most part, Hollywood is very transactional. People want to make movies and television shows.

People Television Want Movies Most

I don't want to be perfect, but I do want to be a role model. My mom always tells me that imperfections equal beauty. All of us are imperfect.

Beauty Me Mom Perfect Role Model

Eddie Murphy is a great entertainer.

Great Entertainer Eddie Murphy

To effectively reach consumers in the new social environment, brand managers need to learn how to translate their budgets into the digital realm, which also means understanding the advantages that digital can provide over television advertising.

Advertising Brand Learn Understanding

I can be happy in the private sector, the non-profit sector, or the public sector.

Happy Be Happy I Can Public Private

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