Howard Jacobson Quotes

Politically it's easy to salve one's conscience, no matter that salving it rarely makes the problem go away. You join the Labour Party, write articles attacking the privileged, give the money you spend on opera tickets to homeless charities, and vow never to go to anything that can be considered elitist again.

Howard Jacobson

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MoneyHomelessProblemYouPartyGo

They've lived here now for more than half of their lives, and they raised a family here and now have grandchildren here... It has become their home, but at the same time, for my parents, I don't think either of them will ever consciously think, 'I am an American.'

Jhumpa Lahiri

FamilyHomeTimeI AmParentsThink

I did have two dads; one was a socialist, and one was a capitalist. I really decided I would rather be a capitalist.

Robert Kiyosaki

TwoWouldRatherDidReallyDecided

The thing about Lucifer is that by the end of the first season, his world is falling apart a bit. Anyone that he could call an ally or trust, he now can't, and that leaves him in a place that he's never been before.

Tom Ellis

TrustWorldEndPlaceNowNever

When we're discussing who to invite to a dinner party, my wife Chaz and I sometimes use the shorthand, 'good value for money,' which indicates guests expected to be entertaining.

Roger Ebert

GoodMoneyWifeValueDinnerParty

Multiculturalism isn't just a buzzword; it's not just something to debate - I am multiculturalism.

Riz Ahmed

I AmDebateSomethingJustAm

I don't like being flattered. It doesn't suit my English sensibilities. Remember, we are the great country of understatement.

Martin Parr

GreatRememberCountrySuitEnglish

I really think the single most important thing to remember about trying to fix the schools is that there is no such thing as an instant result.

Molly Ivins

ThinkRememberTryingResultFix

I really like Caravan Palace's electro swing stuff. They incorporate the electronic, but when you see them live, they're all on stage playing live music. They're all playing their instruments. They drop these beats with the DJs that are so incredible.

Drake Bell

LiveMusicYouSwingStageSee

I think since I was kid people told me that they thought I was funny.

Demetri Martin

FunnyPeopleMeThinkThoughtKid

What my father gave me more than anything else is great tutoring and a great brain, frankly. You know, my father's brother was a top person at MIT, went to MIT, graduated from MIT, was a teacher at MIT, a professor at MIT, a great engineer. I mean, you know, I have very good genes.

Donald Trump

GoodFatherTeacherGreatBrother

Hollywood is a very inspiring place.

Donatella Versace

PlaceHollywoodInspiringVery

If you're authentic, people smile because they sense there's a piece of themselves there.

Bonnie Hunt

SmilePeopleYouBecauseSense

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