Lionel Shriver Quotes

I am bowled over by the massive number of remarkable people who face down the fact that no, they are not going to be film directors, famous artists, or billionaire entrepreneurs and still come out the other side as cheerful, decent, gracious human beings.

Lionel Shriver

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I AmPeopleFaceFamousDownHuman

It's a dream to be able to just play a multi-faceted character.

Viola Davis

CharacterDreamPlayJustAble

During their service, men and women in our Armed Forces live by a common creed, promising never to leave a soldier behind. We should live by the same principle. When our veterans are asked to travel hundreds of miles for care that's offered right next door, we simply aren't living up to that standard, and something has to change.

John Delaney

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I wish more Americans would travel here. I always encourage my friends: 'Travel. See the Middle East. There's so much to see, so many good people.' And it's vice versa, and it helps stop problems of misunderstanding and stereotypes from happening.

Maz Jobrani

GoodTravelPeopleProblemsWish

I wouldn't want to be in a Lisa episode. They're kind of boring. Maybe a Homer one would be better.

Meg White

BetterWantKindBoringWouldMaybe

My fried chicken is very simple. I pan-fry it in a skillet.

John Legend

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What we value about music and literature are the moments that they create in our minds when we encounter them.

Stephan Jenkins

MusicValueLiteratureMomentsMinds

The way companies hang on to their marketshare is by being scared.

Trip Hawkins

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Home for me is my boat, really.

Rory McCann

HomeMeBoatReally

We are prepared for insults, but compliments leave us baffled.

Mason Cooley

ComplimentsLeaveInsultsUsBaffled

Being a parent is the hardest thing in the world... the psychological toll it takes on you because these lives are in your hands. I take it very seriously.

Michelle Pfeiffer

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Spanish League is very tough, especially away matches.

Luka Modric

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I really only have a few friends.

Milla Jovovich

FriendsOnlyFewReally

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