Helmut Jahn Quotes

We prefer synthetic rather than natural materials. Natural products are almost too valuable. Wood is much harder to produce than metal. And metal is recyclable, while wood isn't.

Helmut Jahn

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My grandmother told me: 'Never be in debt to anyone or anything.' Which is probably why I've never been financially extravagant - I still go to Costco. I'm always conscious of living within my means.

Jill Scott

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I wanted to find a way of life that allowed me great freedom, not to be stuck. I went to a very traditional school, which prepared people for the army or for banking or for industry, and I wanted to be outside of that.

Jeremy Irons

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Our brains are either our greatest assets or our greatest liabilities.

Robert Kiyosaki

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I grew up with 'Star Wars' and was a massive fan of the original films.

Andy Serkis

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A child can escape the shadows.

Steve Largent

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Russian writers enjoy almost sacred status.

Simon Sebag Montefiore

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All I can do is take influences from where I was raised.

Rita Ora

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Stanley Kubrick is one of the geniuses of this century.

Roberto Benigni

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We spend millions on fitness each year, yet we seem to get fatter.

Mary Pilon

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When it comes to war, we focus more on the mainstream coverage of the event, rather than the event itself. People dying is never funny. Protest puppets are always funny.

Mo Rocca

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You always have to work to become a better singer, songwriter and performer.

Luke Bryan

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I've been watching a lot of cable shows like 'The Wire' and 'Breaking Bad' and 'Downton Abbey.' I love how real the moments are.

Jay Chandrasekhar

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