Anthony Sampson Quotes

In America journalism is apt to be regarded as an extension of history: in Britain, as an extension of conversation.

Anthony Sampson

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: british
  • Birth: August 3, 1926 - December 18, 2004

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'Taxi Driver' was the best thing that ever happened to me, and I didn't become a weirdo and squawk like a chicken.

Jodie Foster

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Mr. Dingell is just plain Mr. Dingell. And when he gets to be chairman of the Commerce Committee, he doesn't let it go to his head. However, he thinks he would be a very, very good chairman.

John Dingell

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I've written about how mortality is a wonderful indicator of societal progress.

Angus Deaton

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When you get made into the Mafia, they cut, prick your finger. And they take the blood and put it on the picture of a saint. Then they burn it. That's the Mafia induction ceremony.

Michael Imperioli

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It is not a bad thing that children should occasionally, and politely, put parents in their place.

Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

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Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.

Livy

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As a child, I copied Tenniel's illustrations from 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' obsessively, particularly his drawing of the white rabbit in waistcoat and frockcoat, umbrella tucked under one arm and a fob watch in paw, a look of suppressed panic in his eye.

Chris Riddell

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I fervently believe in research as a necessity for good design, and I teach it that way.

Brenda Laurel

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I don't enjoy other people's dramas, and I don't enjoy mine.

Ali MacGraw

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I am intimidated by that eyeliner in a pot. You have to take a brush and wet it and then dip it in and get it straight. It's just a mess.

Tyra Banks

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I like Halldor Laxness and Machado de Assis - people who try to understand the human condition by looking at intimate pictures of human life.

Thomas McGuane

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If you are not on the web, you will have problems accessing services.

Tim Berners-Lee

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