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Peter Bergen Quotes

One of the themes of 'The Longest War,' my book, which came out before the Arab spring happened, was how al-Qaida and bin Laden was losing the war of ideas in the Muslim world, not because the United States was winning them, but because al-Qaida was simply losing them.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: journalist
Nationality: american
Birth: December 12, 1962

Topics

War Losing Spring Ideas World Book

There is not an example on record of any free state holding a province of the same extent and population without disastrous consequences. The nations conquered and held as a province have, in time, retaliated by destroying the liberty of their conquerors through the corrupting effect of extended patronage and irresponsible power.

John C. Calhoun

Power Time Free Consequences Liberty

If, at the end of the day, I can look back and see pictures of all the characters I've played, and there's a smorgasbord of weirdos and interesting, odd, different characters, I'd be so happy.

Day Happy End Of The Day End Look

You and the character just become the same person in a way. There isn't really a character; it's just you creating this illusion.

Character You Illusion Person Become

Does anyone remember laughter?

Laughter Remember Does Anyone

I think I draw most inspiration from writers like Richelle Mead and filmmakers like John Hughes. They both really understand the experience of being a teenager and how insistent and intense everything feels, but they're also smart, savvy, and fun.

Experience Smart Fun Think Intense

I research every part thoroughly. I talk it out with my actor friends, but then I throw it all away when I get to the set. You have to be spontaneous.

Research Friends You Actor Talk Out

I had four compression fractures in my spine. They were repaired, but it cost me two inches of height.

Me Height Two Cost Inches Four

As a husband and a father of two daughters, I want young women around the globe to have the same rights and opportunities as my daughters.

Father Women Husband Opportunities

I think villainy just comes naturally to me. I get to work it out naturally so I can be a nice person in life.

Life Work Me Think I Can Person

I think there is some real therapy in getting your hands in the dirt and working with food.

Food Think Hands Therapy Real Dirt

Being an actor is a lot more involved than many people realize; there are hundreds of ways to play any character. Even for a stylized bad guy, there are 4 or 5 different personalities I can play off the top of my head without thinking - better and more experienced actors can do dozens or hundreds.

Character People Thinking Better Bad

I've always been a fighter and always competitive.

Alistair Overeem

Fighter Always Competitive Been

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