Alicia Keys Quotes

My parents weren't married. It wasn't like my dad up and left. I maintained a steady relationship with my grandparents. My dad's mother is my nana, and I'm closer to her than almost anybody in this world.

Alicia Keys

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Yes, it's still a man's world, unfortunately, and we have a long way to go in this country and all countries - but there's something to be said for just feeling the spirit of a true man, and I think that's what 'Classic Man' speaks to.

Jidenna

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My best career decision was probably not giving up when I wanted to. God as well as my family and friends were there for me during my toughest times.

Jeremy Lin

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When I was 19 years old, both of my parents died in the same year; my mom of cancer and my dad in a car accident. Through the next two or three years and a series of bad decisions - all my own, I might add - I ended up literally homeless, before that was even a word. I even slept occasionally under a pier on the Gulf Coast.

Andy Andrews

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Relationships are complicated no matter what style of parenting you choose.

Mayim Bialik

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But I was never, you know, when I see some kids today who are close to their parents, close to their friends... I think it's simply wonderful. I was not a happy kid. Back in those days, I remember the sick, gray days were better. Because when it was sunny I'd feel worse.

Mike Wallace

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When I was a teenager, you couldn't get straight pants. Then in '76, when punk started to hit, it was a revelation that you could find straight pants again.

Denis Leary

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The thing about 'Spectre' is that it is not the work of hack writers. It does not have a hack director. The actors are not hams.

Christoph Waltz

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In addition to the executive responsibility of handling and managing the government, the president has an important voice that sets the tone for much of our national discourse.

Anthony Scaramucci

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Although prepared for martyrdom, I preferred that it be postponed.

Winston Churchill

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Success in M&As comes with executing with vigour along with the obvious right choices that you got to make.

Punit Renjen

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In Mumbai, it's almost like Hollywood. They can appeal to different segments and still be successful. There are multiplex audiences to whom you can showcase any lifestyle. But in Tamil cinema, we need to satisfy everybody, whether urban or rural.

Suriya

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I try to be as real and honest about everything and very genuine with people and say, 'Listen, I'm a Christian, and I'm not perfect. I screw up every day, but I think that's what grace is all about.'

Tim Tebow

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