Glen Duncan Quotes

Werewolves were far more terrifying than vampires. It is probably the idea of seeing the human within the beast and knowing you can't reach it. It might as well be a great white shark. There is no sitting down and discussing Proust with it, which the traditional vampire model seems to leave room for. You can have a conversation.

Glen Duncan

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There were lots of songs that were on 'It Still Moves' that I had written, and we had played - rehearsed, but also played live a couple of times - that could've gone on 'At Dawn', but we always knew we wanted to make a record that was more quote-unquote 'rock n' roll.'

Jim James

LiveDawnRockMoreAlwaysGone

I was a slightly geeky kid.

Joe Mansueto

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I would do anything to keep looking the job. I think you make an extra effort if you're on show.

Joanna Lumley

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Any tool can be used for good or bad. It's really the ethics of the artist using it.

John Knoll

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I made a vow to myself while I was a hostage that if I were lucky enough to live and to get out of Somalia, I would do something meaningful with my life - and specifically something that would be meaningful in the country where I'd lost my freedom.

Amanda Lindhout

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Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts. Then, until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared.

Sun Tzu

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Christiania has a lot of strong, nuclear families. It gave us a sense of empowerment and belonging and richness. We had so much love; we were never in doubt that we were wanted in this world.

Lukas Forchhammer

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I've always loved Helena Christensen's style because she looks casual and comfortable, while being chic and cool.

Louise Nurding

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Only fools live in the past or carry envy to the present.

Chi Chi Rodriguez

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The most used piece of kit in my kitchen is my saucepan. I use it every morning to cook my porridge in. The least used piece of equipment? I'd say a food mixer. I've never used it, I don't really know what they're for.

David Walliams

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Although there are people saying I'm putting on a show, I'm hoping more will emulate my 'performance.' If more people did, more needy people would get help.

Chen Guangbiao

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I'm not that beautiful, and I don't want to be a pop star.

Bonnie Raitt

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