Peter Carey Quotes

I went to work in 1962, and by '64 I was writing all the time, every night and every weekend. It didn't occur to me that, having read nothing and knowing nothing, I was in no position to write a book.

Peter Carey

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Singling out political opponents for working against the ruling party is precisely the tactic of every tyrannical government from Red China to Venezuela. The first step in the process is creating unfounded public suspicion of political opponents, followed by arresting and jailing any who continue speaking against the regime.

John Carter

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Why movie and dance critics are taking 'The Company' seriously, I can't imagine. Are they impressed by Altman's reputation and naive sincerity? By the fluid semi-documentary approach?

Robert Gottlieb

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I continue to be drawn to clarity and simplicity. 'Less is more' remains my mantra.

Stephane Rolland

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I think it would be absolutely reckless and irresponsible for anyone to try and break up Microsoft.

Steve Ballmer

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I am an ordinary person who has been blessed with extraordinary opportunities and experiences.

Sonia Sotomayor

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I didn't know music would end up being my job, but I loved it so much I wanted to do it every day.

Mat Kearney

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Some people are meant to be bigger, and that's okay. Because if everybody was built the same, it would be a little boring. We enjoy the differences in each other, and I think that's what makes all of us beautiful.

Michelle Carter

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The Internet is the greatest thing that ever happened to the entertainment industry.

Michael Ovitz

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I don't like talking about cheaters.

Luke Rockhold

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The sicker mother got, the stranger the people surrounding her became. I called them The Garland Freaks.

Lorna Luft

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Was the crew well? Was I not? I had profited in many ways by the voyage. I had even gained flesh, and actually weighed a pound more than when I sailed from Boston.

Joshua Slocum

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I'm not one of these actors who's out of touch with reality, put it that way.

Diego Klattenhoff

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