Dorothy Hamill Quotes

My parents believed in exposing each of their children to an abundance of varied activities in the hope they would find something they loved. They each had found a passion - Dad with his music and Mom with her horses - so it was natural for them to encourage experimentation.

Dorothy Hamill

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I find that the history books that we teach our kids with are not fully truthful, in my opinion.

Jesse Ventura

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The March on Washington was a March for Jobs and Freedom. There are still too many people who are unemployed or underemployed in America - they're black, white, Latino, Native American and Asian American.

John Lewis

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If we want to close the achievement gap, build a well-educated workforce and responsible citizenry, we must start with our youngest children.

John Hickenlooper

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It's very exciting to take magic into a new direction, whereas a lot of times magic comes from a place of sort of ego, like, 'Look what I can do that you can't do.' It kind of comes across that way a lot, and you're always trying to challenge the magician; you're always trying to figure out how the magician is doing it.

Michael Carbonaro

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I'm running for controller to ensure our government reflects the values of the people of California and increases prosperity by managing our finances smartly, efficiently and effectively.

John Perez

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There is something about the stage that makes it so much better than being in the studio. I always connect with my audience; a concert to me is a collaboration between me and the audience, and I love it so much.

Sophie B. Hawkins

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I've been painting off and on since I was in sixth grade. I don't paint when I'm acting - I'm not really able to split my focus that way. I do it intensely when I'm doing it, but I'm reluctant to take myself too seriously as a painter because that would mean there would be pressure to be better than I am.

Michelle Pfeiffer

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A lot of these songs just came from day-to-day experiences. And it was a very natural, kind of organic process.

Dolores O'Riordan

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I am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu of rights.

Desmond Tutu

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As a mum of two myself, I know how important it is to encourage your kids to get involved in a variety of different skills as they grow up.

Debra Stephenson

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Luckily, I'm in the position now of being able to play purely because I have the desire to do so.

Chico Hamilton

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When people are grieving, it's kind of like a storm, and you need something to grab onto, but often you have to brave it on your own.

Clare Bowen

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