George Pelecanos Quotes

There was a hole in Washington fiction, I felt, when I started out. Most D.C. novels were about politics or the federal city or people who lived in Georgetown or Chevy Chase - it was definitely a very narrow focus.

George Pelecanos

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: February 18, 1957

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I'm able to think more clearly when I don't have clutter and stuff around.

Joe Mantello

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I supplement a lot. So I'll take a probiotic, and I mostly eat green food.

Jillian Michaels

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I think people's perception of a rich girl is literal, but metaphorically I embrace it as being rich in love, spirit, joy and religion. So it's not about money.

Angie Stone

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Reddit is not a public utility or a public square; it's a privately owned space on the Internet.

John Scalzi

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I want to perform and be tested; I want the vibrant energy of the younger generation of directors and actors to rub off on me.

Amitabh Bachchan

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In fact, I had a series of offers which would have brought me a lot of money to make films and package TV programs. There were people who said to me, we'll put a million dollars in your bank account tomorrow, which is a hard thing to turn down.

Roone Arledge

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I am always surprised at what movie studios think people will want to see. I'm even more surprised at how often they are correct.

Mindy Kaling

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I knew a lot of girls who just wanted to be famous, and if that's your goal, that's awesome; that just wasn't enough for me.

Lizzo

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I absolutely think women's perspectives should be considered in making economic decisions.

Diana Farrell

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I feel that when you care about your music, taking risks is something you should do to keep things exciting.

Drake

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There are things - I want to compete in a big tournament, like an eight-man tournament, like the old fighters. You're going to compete; you're going to fight this one and this one.

Demetrious Johnson

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But no, I love acting, it's a wonderful job.

Donald Sutherland

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