James Wolcott Quotes

Who elected Larry King America's grief counselor? We, the viewing public, did, by driving up his ratings whenever somebody famous passes.

James Wolcott

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: critic
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: December 10, 1952

Topics

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I tend to be hypercritical of my performances. That's why I hate watching them with people I know.

Jill Flint

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Being a mother by far is my favorite and most important career.

Jenni Rivera

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Hard distinctions make bad philosophy.

John McCarthy

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It's human nature to blame someone else for your shortcomings or upsets.

Robert Kiyosaki

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It is certain that at certain times talent entirely overcomes thought or poetry.

John Singer Sargent

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I'm fortunately not, like, typecast. I don't have to just do one kind of thing; I can do all kinds of things that reflect different parts of me.

Spike Jonze

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A presidential debate is a job interview. And voters look for certain traits in people applying to be president.

Ron Fournier

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The most important thing as a conductor is that you have to want it. People will give you a million reasons why you shouldn't.

Ruth Reinhardt

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I'm fortunate to make any money as a blogger.

Mickey Kaus

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Voices are always a challenge. I always have to work at each accent I do.

Luke Evans

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What more could you want than to play with family?

Devon Cajuste

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Bull riding is fun, but fighting is it.

Donald Cerrone

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