Peter Falk Quotes

To be totally sincere, I'd surely be a better actor today if I hadn't played Columbo all these years.

Peter Falk

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: actor
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: September 16, 1927 - June 23, 2011

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When comics came along in the 1930s there was a talent pool waiting. And one reason is so many areas were closed to Jews. Colleges, advertising agencies, many of the corporations - the doors that were closed led to the one that was open.

Jerry Robinson

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So I work hard to present the human side of my characters while not neglecting the plot.

Jeffery Deaver

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I take comedy very seriously, and I feel very competitive.

Jeff Kinney

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I don't rehearse on either of my shows, 'Family Feud' or my talk show. I never rehearse with the guests. I don't want to have any preconceived thoughts, notions, because that kills my creativity as a host and as a stand up.

Steve Harvey

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I think the problem starts with the general appreciation of the music in the larger society.

Sonny Rollins

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Fascinatingly confident, rude people are great.

Steven Moffat

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I refuse to step inside the ring and fight like a gladiator against my own. I'm not playing that game. Any woman who has survived a year or more of making music has my undying respect.

Shirley Manson

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Soccer and ping-pong are my two favorite sports to play.

Judah Friedlander

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The participation in European elections was always not very exciting. People are very interested in European issues, but they don't see the person who is representing Europe.

Joschka Fischer

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The food I've liked in my time is American country cookin'.

Colonel Sanders

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I used to work at a school as a teacher's assistant, and my mom is a principal at an elementary school. I don't know, I think that's a pretty good life, teaching kids.

Conor Oberst

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Before the decathlon I'm constantly trying to convince myself that I want to do this, that I want to take myself to that place where it's going to hurt and things are going to be tough. But that's like anything - you want to give your best.

Bryan Clay

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