Richard Corliss Quotes

The exact meaning of irony is so narrow that the word is hardly worth using; in its broad, current definition, it's a euphemism for sarcasm. 'I'm not being sarcastic; I'm being ironic.' No, you're not. You're evading the responsibility for being sarcastic.

Richard Corliss

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: March 6, 1944 - April 23, 2015

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I've always loved action stuff.

Jesse Lee Soffer

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A big moment for me was when I did a play that was a new adaptation of Dostojevskij's 'Crime and Punishment,' and I played Raskolnikov. It was actually the first thing I did when I got out of acting school.

Joel Kinnaman

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We truly believe with hard work, dedication and perseverance, we can become the best at what we do. No one wants to become mediocre.

Andy Biersack

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An ordinary black hole is thought to be the end state of a really massive star's life.

Andrea M. Ghez

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We are ready to say that we rule the entire Elgin enterprise as irrelevant to the present.

Melina Mercouri

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In this ever-changing world, it's more important than ever that our top-notch military continues to receive the resources needed to serve and protect our country.

Max Baucus

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I love the stuff that makes you laugh and cry. It kind of sucker-punches you a little bit. That's the thing that most interests me as a performer, in addition to telling the most captivating story.

Matt McGorry

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Riding exhilarated me; it gave me a joy and a purpose.

Ann Romney

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The best you can sometimes do is learn to take a breath, count to ten and simply accept that try as you might, no, your husband will never, ever learn not to drop a wet towel on the bed. That acceptance too counts as resolving a fight.

Jeffrey Kluger

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I remember there were days when - and this is kind of gross - I would sleep in my uniform to save time in the morning and then get up and go to school... it didn't matter because I didn't have to impress anyone, and I didn't have to look cute in class.

Stacey Farber

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I'm obviously more known for being on television, and that's where most people see me.

Simon Helberg

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The '80s were about trying to establish myself as an actor with a career. And being a teenager enjoying the fruits of being successful with lots of what I think is appropriate for that age.

Rob Lowe

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