James Murphy Quotes

I started playing in my first band when I was 12. I like to date myself by saying I was in a New Age band when it wasn't ironic; it was actually called new wave because it was new.

James Murphy

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I've got a big, long list of stuff you're entitled to hate about my books.

Jim Crace

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I want to know why the government of this country can't take care of the people who are keeping us safe?

Jerry Lewis

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No, Jar Jar Binks was fine by me but probably went on a little bit too long. When they were in trouble and were battling, it should have been more serious and it became a bit too silly.

Jeremy Bulloch

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I have learned not to read reviews. Period. And I hate reviewers. All of them, or at least all but two or three. Life is much simpler ignoring reviews and the nasty people who write them. Critics should find meaningful work.

John Grisham

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Painting is but another word for feeling.

John Constable

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I lost a dear friend of mine from a rugby injury at 26. We don't usually deal with mortality at that early age and it's given me an appreciation of time, of trying to fit everything in.

Matthew Rhys

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I don't think I'm ever going to retire from stand-up, but what I have retired from is working the road every week.

Jeff Garlin

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At every meeting, I mention that if I am doing something personally that gets in the way of progress for the company - or something needs to change - please come and tell me.

John Rampton

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Thank God my best friend's a therapist.

Amanda Palmer

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The greatest presidents have been those who demonstrated astute judgment in times of crisis - often despite the advice they were getting.

Robert Dallek

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Performance is always something that will be a part of my career.

Robin Thede

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Talking about how I might write the next book is like talking about whether or not to have sex. Any dithering ruins it.

Louise Erdrich

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