Fred Rogers Quotes

When I first saw children's television, I thought it was perfectly horrible. And I thought there was some way of using this fabulous medium to be of nurture to those who would watch and listen.

Fred Rogers

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: celebrity
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: March 20, 1928 - February 27, 2003

Topics

ChildrenThoughtTelevisionWay

We have an uncanny ability to make birds do what we want them to do. In Blood Simple there's a shot from the bumper of a car and it's going up this road and a huge flock of birds takes off at the perfect moment.

Joel Coen

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Every creature is a word of God.

Meister Eckhart

GodWordEveryCreature

Since the governments are in the pockets of businesses, who's going to control this most powerful institution? Business is more powerful than politics, and it's more powerful than religion. So it's going to have to be the vigilante consumer.

Anita Roddick

BusinessPoliticsReligionControl

When I compete, I tell myself to be calm. It's not something that's the rest of your life. You're in gymnastics for fun.

Amy Chow

LifeMyselfFunCalmRestYou

I don't rehearse on either of my shows, 'Family Feud' or my talk show. I never rehearse with the guests. I don't want to have any preconceived thoughts, notions, because that kills my creativity as a host and as a stand up.

Steve Harvey

FamilyCreativityThoughtsStand Up

I think you have to judge everything based on your personal taste. And if that means being critical, so be it. I hate political correctness. I absolutely loathe it.

Simon Cowell

HateThinkPoliticalJudgeYou

It is difficult to overstate the importance of media as a tool to encourage civic engagement and participation, and the importance of a diverse and well-informed public.

Tony Cardenas

MediaParticipationDifficultTool

Development of outlook naturally begins with a respect for God... Reverence to God and reverence for one's neighbor and reverence for oneself as a servant of God.

Robert Baden-Powell

GodRespectNeighborDevelopment

More people saw me in one episode of 'Cheers' than would ever see me in a play.

Roger Rees

PeopleMePlayMoreSeeCheers

One of the best things that happened for me as a playwright is becoming a comic-book writer.

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

BestMeThingsBecomingHappened

City people make most of the fuss about the charms of country life.

Mason Cooley

LifePeopleCityCountryMakeMost

I get fit taking my bike out in the woods.

Juan Pablo Montoya

BikeWoodsOutGetFitTaking

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