Graham Norton Quotes

Because society places a value on masculinity, gay men aspire to it. If you go to a gay club and the doorman says, 'You do realise this is a gay club, don't you lads?' you get all excited because you think, 'Wow, he thought I was straight!'

Graham Norton

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: celebrity
  • Nationality: irish
  • Birth: April 4, 1963

Topics

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I had a second-degree-blue-belt test, and I broke two boards with my right foot, and the next day I walked into school, and no one ever picked on me again. I suddenly believed in myself and respected myself. I had some inkling of my power, so the bullying stopped instantly.

Jillian Michaels

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I always had a real love of children's presenting, and I was lucky enough to do that and have an acting career alongside it.

Sophie Aldred

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The speed and timing go with age.

Tony Bellew

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One of the things I learned from my father, and it did not serve me well at all, was that he was a successful writer, he earned a living. And it was a shock for me to find out that it was actually hard to make a living as a writer.

Michael Tolkin

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My concept of an advice giver had been a therapist or a know-it-all, and then I realized nobody listens to the know-it-alls. You turn to the people you know, the friend who has been in the thick of it or messed up - and I'm that person for sure.

Cheryl Strayed

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Maybe it's because I'm English, but in terms of how people perceive us I only pick up on the negative side of it.

Chris Martin

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I'm writing for entertainment. I like people to reach the end and feel they got their money's worth.

Clive Cussler

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I'm just a true Irish boy at heart.

Colin Farrell

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I've started collecting taxidermy: I've got a red squirrel, called Steve. I made sure he came with certificates so we know he wasn't just killed for stuffing.

Arthur Darvill

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I had massive admiration for lots of players. Richard Hill would be up there, along with Martin Johnson.

Brian O'Driscoll

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I'm more temperamental. As I've got older, I've become more demanding.

Anne Reid

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A bullet can kill the enemy, but a bullet can also produce an enemy, depending on whom that bullet strikes.

Tim O'Brien

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