Leslie Moonves Quotes

I understand why creative people like dark, but American audiences don't like dark. They like story. They do not respond to nervous breakdowns and unhappy episodes that lead nowhere. They like their characters to be a part of the action. They like strength, not weakness, a chance to work out any dilemma.

Leslie Moonves

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WorkStrengthCreativePeopleAction

For every one that gets made, there are five other movies that you try to get made that you don't.

John Lee Hancock

YouMoviesTryGetFiveMade

When my father passed away, he had his organs donated. In that painful moment, I was deeply comforted knowing that my father would be able to give others a second chance at life. That is why I encourage everyone to sign up to be a donor.

John Perez

LifeFatherMomentChanceWhyUp

I think you know what you're up against when you take on a piece that you know is going to involve dragging up a lot emotions - you can end up being deeply immersed in gloom.

Amanda Burton

ThinkEndYouEmotionsKnowUp

Accuracy is paramount in every detail of a work of history. Here's my rule: Ask yourself, 'Did this thing happen?' If the answer is yes, then it's historical. Then ask, 'Did this thing happen precisely this way?' If the answer is yes, then it's history; if the answer is no, not precisely this way, then it's historical drama.

Tony Kushner

WorkHistoryYourselfDetailDrama

I'm actually very active.

RJ Mitte

ActiveVeryActually

To be awake is to be fully present, no noise, just you and God. Most of us only have seconds of full consciousness. To live in a state of Samadhi - that's what we're here for.

Russell Simmons

LiveGodPresentYouNoiseHere

I've never shaped or crafted my music for any specific group of people. Whoever connects with it is fine with me. I don't care where they come from.

Mat Kearney

MusicPeopleMeCareGroupNever

There was concern whether SCI FI would want the show back with all the recent changes. But now, the changes have made it feel fresh, like starting over.

Michael Shanks

FeelBackNowWantChangesOver

The secret of a long life is to never trust a doctor.

Luise Rainer

LifeTrustDoctorLongNeverSecret

The last thing I want is for people to say that the music is nice. It's not nice. It sounds good, but it's got grit, and it's got edge. It never veers into sweet.

Lukas Forchhammer

GoodMusicPeopleSweetGritEdge

I have a lot of stories about being mistaken for a guy.

LP

GuyBeingStoriesMistakenAbout

My nails are my rhythm section when I'm writing a song all alone. Some day, I may cut an album, just me and my nails.

Dolly Parton

AloneDayMeWritingSongNails

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