Chuck Close Quotes

I knew from the age of five what I wanted to do. The one thing I could do was draw. I couldn't draw that much better than some of the other kids, but I cared more and I wanted it badly.

Chuck Close

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I don't think it's any coincidence that I lost my religious faith and 'manned up' in the same year. I was described somewhere as a lapsed Catholic, which is funny because I'm not going back! I want to achieve things rather than live life in an animalistic way.

Jimmy Carr

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I don't want to be the guy who goes, 'Oh yeah, blah blah blah... everyone freaking well knows me.' Because that's not the case. Once in a while, someone will remember some silly thing I did and then they feel good. And they go, 'Oh, hey, Michael Bolton, I celebrate your whole catalog.' And I'm like, 'Great, great, I totally get it.'

John C. McGinley

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I do not believe we can blame genetics for adultery, homosexuality, dishonesty and other character flaws.

Jerry Falwell

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Even bad results teach you something, and you can learn your lessons and get better.

Jeff Raikes

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I don't see Republicans flipping their lids trying to burn down buildings in Ninja outfits when a Democrat, progressive, or socialist tries to speak.

Jeanine Pirro

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I get drunk writing words. I don't drink or do drugs, but I get so carried away with writing that I get inebriated from it.

John Shirley

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Well, it's not full time - my dancers are only paid for six months of the year in two three-month blocks; but yes, it is possible we could do it in another year.

Siobhan Davies

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One of the greatest things about my job is that I can enjoy all the successes of a show, but can still go out in public, not like say, Michael Jordan.

Rob Paulsen

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As the society has gotten larger and more complex, individuals have lost their ability to influence any of the institutions that affect their lives.

Robert Teeter

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Anytime I had a date, it was at the Sadie Hawkins Day dance.

Mary Steenburgen

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We simply have to reign in the piggish people and money-hungry lawyers who chase every ambulance they see and expect companies and individuals to pay for everything that goes wrong.

Mike Gallagher

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There is hope in dreams, imagination, and in the courage of those who wish to make those dreams a reality.

Jonas Salk

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