Leon Theremin Quotes

I conceived of an instrument that would create sound without using any mechanical energy, like the conductor of an orchestra. The orchestra plays mechanically, using mechanical energy; the conductor just moves his hands, and his movements have an effect on the music artistry.

Leon Theremin

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: inventor
  • Nationality: russian
  • Birth: August 15, 1896 - November 3, 1993

Topics

MusicEnergyHandsCreateSound

The whole reason I did a bodybuilding show was to see how far I could push my own discipline. It was the hardest thing I've ever done. When I made the switch to acting, I was able to break that down into small, measurable goals like I did with bodybuilding.

Matt McGorry

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My opinion is that the movie business should show an accurate picture, but I think the responsibility lies in the educational system. Most of the educational material I've seen on the Native American does not portray an actual picture.

Michael Horse

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We learn the most from listening, and I don't just mean with our ears.

Michael Arden

ListeningLearnMeanEarsJustMost

Making a series can sometimes feel like you're keeping a secret for months until it comes out; so when it finalizes in front of you, if you like the final product, it can be very exciting.

Tom Weston-Jones

FeelYouSometimesSecretOutFinal

My stand-up has always been very character-based. I'm not really the kind of person that's like, 'Hey, here's what's on my mind! Tip your waitress!' I would create the jokes based on the character I was playing. It was always a performance-based thing for me.

Mary Lynn Rajskub

CharacterMindMeCreatePerson

Oh, I loved John Wayne. He was just so charming and easy to work with.

Judy Geeson

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The Left has always sought single, non-values-based explanations for human behavior.

Dennis Prager

BehaviorHuman BehaviorHumanSingle

The most important thing that happens within Christian spirituality is when a person falls in love with Jesus.

Donald Miller

LoveChristianPersonImportantMost

What is truth? What is a true story? Who is telling the truth, and what is truth in this world today?

David Thewlis

TodayTruthWorldStoryTrueWho

Nightclubs are a small-revenue business that go through pretty fast popularity cycles.

Christie Hefner

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I can create clothes for so many different time periods. I've always tried to avoid being pigeonholed. Plus, everything I learn about design and costume from one movie somehow works its way into something else.

Colleen Atwood

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I will do my best to entertain. That's what I am: an entertainer.

Britt Ekland

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