Asghar Farhadi Quotes

I pay lots of homages. I wanted to pay tribute to a leading Iranian writer, Gholam - Hossein Sa'edi, who is buried in Paris - he is an Iranian Arthur Miller. He is of a similar stature, and his work is similar to that of Arthur Miller.

Asghar Farhadi

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I was backstage at the House of Blues in L.A where I was about to perform, and Stevie Wonder and Prince turned up at my dressing room together! Stevie started beat boxing and Prince started singing one of my songs, all of a sudden it was like I was in a cypher with these incredible artists.

Jill Scott

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I think that being a parent has expanded my writing, expanded my understanding of my characters, and has added a depth and richness to my work. Having kids deepened my idea of parenting and all the anxieties that come along with it.

Jesmyn Ward

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I find I have to touch what I am working on every day, or a deep-seated dread kicks in that is very hard to overcome.

Jennifer Gilmore

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I continually still fight every day for my life, not only still battling mental health problems but battling multiple sclerosis, which also has depression as one of its side effects.

Jennifer Holliday

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Whether I'm on or off the field, I know the importance of getting enough sleep and starting the day with a wholesome breakfast like oatmeal made with milk and fruit.

Andrew Luck

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Around 2009, my audience started getting a lot more mainstream - younger people, R&B and hip-hop fans mixed in with the jazz audience.

Robert Glasper

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I lost my spleen, I lost the hearing in my left ear, so I had a lot of internal organ damage.

Amy Purdy

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I do suffer from depression, I suppose. Which isn't that unusual. You know, a lot of people do.

Amy Winehouse

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I've always said drag queens are like Swiss Army knives. Most come from having to take $50-a-show pay and doing their own costume, wig, music and jokes.

Trixie Mattel

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Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.

Ronald Reagan

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This music business can suck all the love out of you, all the compassion for people - you can start to think you're better than them. But I want to continue to let people know that I'm no better and no worse, I'm just like you.

Mary J. Blige

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Actors love the big speeches and love to be the center of attention. I mean, that's why we do it.

Michael Pena

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