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Antony Beevor Quotes

The duty of a historian is simply to understand and then convey that understanding, no more than that.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: historian
Nationality: british
Birth: December 14, 1946

Topics

Understanding Understand Duty More

I am very interested in that fine line between fiction and reality and between comedy and tragedy - and pushing the line as much as possible.

I Am Reality Comedy Tragedy Possible

Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die.

Funny Comedy Die You Fall Tragedy

In the 1970s, for all the Stevie Wonders, I'm sure there were five artists that were making forgettable music.

Music Artists Sure Five Wonders

I'm happy to fight for any role.

Fight Happy Role Any

I'd like to win an Oscar and then refuse it so I can protest the way they've treated Marlon Brando.

Win I Can Way Protest Like Refuse

The only think I like better than talking about Food is eating.

Food Eating Think Better Talking

Once I moved to Chicago and started trying to get acting jobs, I just tended to book more things that were comedically based than anything else. I never had the preconceived notion, 'I will be a comedic actor.' I just thought, 'I'll go into acting and see what kind of work I can get.'

Work Book Thought Trying Acting Go

The only good place for a sage grouse to be listed is on the menu of a French bistro. It does not deserve federal protection, period.

Good Place Deserve Good Place Menu

In my mind, declaring that an unfamiliar task will yield low-hanging fruit is almost always an admission that you have little insight about what you're setting out to do.

Mind Fruit You Will Insight Task

Of course, there's nothing wrong with deer burgers and venison chili, but with a little gusto, those stalwarts can go from satisfying to sublime.

Wrong Go Nothing Deer Little Chili

I'm definitely gaining new fans, and that's the key of any success... gain more love.

Love Success Key New More Fans

Income inequality is one thing, but a permanent division into the haves and have-nots is an entirely different thing - and much less acceptable.

Chrystia Freeland

Inequality Division Permanent Income

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