Ric Ocasek Quotes

I could never be a country person, sitting around trees trying to write a song. I would rather be in the middle of society, whether it's growing or crumbling.

Ric Ocasek

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: musician
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  • Birth: March 23, 1949

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Basically, Islamic State is a combined al Qaeda and Lebanese Hezbollah on steroids, destabilizing the region, dissolving borders/changing the political geography in the Mid-east, and hardening political positions that make Mid-east peace-building more remote by the day.

Jim Mattis

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I've always hated the way Hollywood has portrayed accountants. They're always little nerd balls, wimpy, afraid of everything. Growing up with accountants, I don't see them that way.

Amy Heckerling

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There's peer pressure of not being respected of having a certain amount of money, but if you know who you are, then you see that and look past it.

Jay IDK

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We've seen some insane signs: 'Is that a loaf of bread in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?' Funny stuff along those lines. Very original. One just said, 'I will do unspeakable things.' I thought that was very interesting - and mildly terrifying!

Josh Hutcherson

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I am only one-eighth the writer I might have been had I contained all the fragmented languages of Trinidad.

Derek Walcott

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As our economy advances, educational attainment is going to keep Arizona competitive.

Doug Ducey

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I worked in the book publishing business for nearly two decades before I turned my attention to writing, first with a couple ghostwriting projects, plus a crappy novel that absolutely no one wanted to publish. Then I moved to Luxembourg for my wife's job and found the inspiration for 'The Expats.'

Chris Pavone

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Remember, I am not trying to orbit the earth. It is a simple elevator ride for 20 minutes.

Brian Walker

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I write back to all the soldiers who write to me and send them posters and calendars.

Brooke Burke

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I originally thought I would be going into wedding dresses. I wanted to create gowns, especially for weddings. I liked the idea of dealing with just one color, and within that, you could design whatever you want.

Ashley Nell Tipton

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To tell you the truth, I always wanted to be a sketch comedian and a comedy actor.

Artie Lange

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I feel like my shows have always been a place where people can wear and be and seem however they want, and it's a heartening event.

Perfume Genius

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