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Cornelius Vanderbilt Quotes

I have always served the public to the best of my ability. Why? Because, like every other man, it is to my interest to do so.

Cornelius Vanderbilt

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: businessman
Nationality: american
Birth: May 27, 1794 - January 4, 1877

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Best Man Why Always Ability Because

My mum said she remembers me asking her if she'd take me to ballet lessons when I was about two and a half. She said I could barely speak, and yet was asking for ballet lessons.

Joanne Froggatt

Me Speak Said She Two Asking

For years, I felt I was a novelist, but now I know I can write short fiction.

Short I Can Know Now Write Fiction

The Swedish winters and summers hold the most enduring memories for me. Now, when I am back in Stockholm in November, it is difficult to imagine being able to ski to school. I think that is a tragedy.

Memories School I Am Me Think Back

In our depths, I think we all feel very small in relation to the greater universe and God.

God Small Think Universe Feel Our

Chemotherapy is an opponent in itself - simultaneously curing you and hurting you.

You Opponent Chemotherapy Hurting

The bottom line is, it's a great script and that's very inspiring and makes you want to overcome whatever technical difficulties you come up against.

Great You Want Overcome Difficulties

I figured if the plane goes down, I'll go with a great genius and will always have my name connected with his.

Great Name Genius Down Go Connected

I don't listen to a lot of new stuff. I just like the old stuff. It's all quite dramatic and atmospheric. You'd have an entire story in song. I never listen to, like, white music - I couldn't sing you a Zeppelin or Floyd song.

Music Song Story You White New

But, then again, I wouldn't call myself an indie-rock supporter even if there are some really good bands out there and there will always be some real good new bands.

Stephen Malkmus

Good Myself New Will Real Out

My introduction to acting was through theatre, so I actually saw a couple of Broadway shows that made me want to be an actor.

Me Theatre Acting Want Actor Saw

My only concern was to get home after a hard day's work.

Work Home Day Hard Get Only

Nothing teaches great writing like the very best books do. Yet, good teachers often help students cross that bridge, and I have to say that I had a few extraordinary English teachers in high school whom I still credit for their guidance.

Good Great Best School Bridge Help

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