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Svetlana Alexievich Quotes

Nobody thought the Soviet Union would collapse; it was a shock for everyone.

Svetlana Alexievich

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: journalist
Nationality:
Birth: May 31, 1948

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Thought Nobody Everyone Soviet Union

I think I was identified as a failed president because I wasn't re-elected.

Think President Because I Think

The artist is seen like a producer of commodities, like a factory that turns our refrigerators.

Artist Producer Seen Like Our Turns

For me, acting is like a holiday. When you're directing, you have a strong sense of responsibility for others. It's exciting but exhausting, especially when you're like me: always wanting to break the rules.

Responsibility Me Strong You Acting

There'll always be movies that are meant for the big screen, and they should be seen that way.

Movies Way Always Big Seen Screen

'The Wizard of Oz' is my favourite. It explains what life on this planet is about. Although Dorothy reaches Oz, she finds she had what she needed to go back to Kansas all along, but the Good Witch tells her that she had to learn it for herself. All of the answers to the meaning of life are there.

Life Good Learn Meaning Back Go

I like weeding, but I tend to think of it as a solitary activity.

Roy Blount, Jr.

Think Activity Like Solitary Tend

I wish that more people were willing to turn down upfront money in exchange for doing things that are more original. Turning down a seven-figure check has a ripple effect on the budget, which has a ripple effect on the storytelling. The higher the budget gets, the fewer storytelling risks you're able to take.

Money Risks People Wish Doing You

Van Gogh was impulsive.

Impulsive Van Van Gogh Gogh

There's always something about the Tonight Show that makes me a little bit anxious, nervous, excited. But it's good. It's good. It's been real good for me. It always has helped my career and Jay and all the people here have always been great.

Good Great People Me Career Nervous

Well, I was a drama kid.

I've done so many jobs because I've had to, not because I've wanted to. And it's honourable to do a job because you need to feed your children, and maybe there is also something in it for your development as an actor. But only up to a point.

Christoph Waltz

Children Job You Done Actor Need

I don't know how the editors are going to take it or how it may be received. But to some extent I'm hoping that with the next book, when people pick it up and read it, it will scare the pants off of them.

Christopher Darden

People Book Know Will Pants Up

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