Chris Van Allsburg Quotes

I write for what's left of the eight-year-old still rattling around inside my head.

Chris Van Allsburg

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: June 18, 1949

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If, later on, my daughter wants to be in a girl group, then I think I am going to oppose.

Jessica Jung

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It'd be nice if Asian actors could be perceived as profitable, which is the bottom line. We're perceived as not mattering much fiscally.

John Cho

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I used to love ninja movies. That was my thing.

Matt Smith

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Leeds is quite laid-back.

Matthew Lewis

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A man growing old becomes a child again.

Sophocles

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All of my life people have thought of me as Bing Crosby's daughter. Now they'll remember me as the person who shot J.R.

Mary Crosby

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I wanted to be a lawyer. I love that job; I don't know why.

Louis Garrel

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Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.

Jonathan Swift

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I've never chosen or rejected a role because of money.

Dennis Christopher

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Who's judging American Idol? Paula Abdul? Paula Abdul judging a singing contest is like Christopher Reeve judging a dance contest!

Chris Rock

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There is undoubtedly a lot of pressure that comes with recognition, which can be a good thing and bad thing all at the same time. But if you stay focused and don't lose sight of what you're doing and who you are, you can rise above it.

Prabal Gurung

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Barbra Streisand developed overwhelming performance anxiety at the height of her career; for 27 years she refused to perform for the general public, appearing live only in private clubs and at charity events, where she presumably believed the pressure on her was less intense.

Scott Stossel

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