Petra Haden Quotes

Old film-noir movies. There's something comforting about watching black-and-white movies, and hearing this kind of music just puts me in a fantasy world. It's a really great escape for me.

Petra Haden

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MusicGreatMeWorldBlack-And-White

I never thought television would or could be a long-term commitment.

Jimmy Smits

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George Dunne stuck his neck out for me in the '70s, when it wasn't a very popular thing to do.

Jesse White

MeOutNeckStuckHisVery

If I had the opportunity to speak to a young immigrant girl that just arrived to the U.S. the advice I would have for her would be: ask, speak, search; because there are opportunities out there. And, know that you aren't the only immigrant or the last to come to this country. Many that have come before you have succeeded. It is possible.

Jenni Rivera

GirlOpportunitySpeakOpportunities

To live your life well, and have respect for what came before or after - there's a strong respect for that in African culture.

Anna Deavere Smith

LifeLiveRespectCultureStrong

There's something about death that is comforting. The thought that you could die tomorrow frees you to appreciate your life now.

Angelina Jolie

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I love my pets, and I'm a big animal lover. I also enjoy the nature and countryside.

Amy Jackson

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An apology? Bah! Disgusting! Cowardly! Beneath the dignity of any gentleman, however wrong he might be.

Steve Martin

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I once made the mistake of going for a whole row of false eyelashes, which was just wrong as it gave me a sad, puppy-eyed look.

Sienna Miller

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My dad's half-Lebanese, my mom is full Lebanese. I'm three-quarters Lebanese. Irish-Lebanese.

Tom Shadyac

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Music is just a huge part of my life. It affects moods. I've always found it insane how you can hear one song, and it takes you back to a specific, specific moment in your life, and you remember it vividly like it was yesterday.

Mike Vogel

LifeMusicMomentSongMy LifeYou

Sitting in this chair, my recommendation would carry too much weight.

Michael Ritchie

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If a person's around me talking about '92, or 2005, I get away from them quickly. I don't want to be around anybody talking about the past.

Juicy J

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