David Oyelowo Quotes

I wasn't one of those kids who grew up watching movies thinking, 'That's what I want to do when I grow up.' I didn't really particularly know I had an aptitude for it.

David Oyelowo

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: actor
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: April 1, 1976

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You had to have a unanimous jury verdict, and one percent of contributory negligence barred all recovery. It was so satisfying to realize I could do it. And I'll tell you what motivated me: competitiveness. I was betting on me. That's what a contingent-fee lawyer does.

Joe Jamail

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American comedies especially are all about these men being browbeaten by their wives and it's impossible for me to watch.

Joe Manganiello

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If you become famous and don't have a live show to back it up, they're not going to pay you any money.

Ron White

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Anybody who is familiar with the historical data from the IRS knows that raising income tax rates will likely actually reduce federal revenues.

Mike Pence

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The clock, for all its precision in measurement, is a blunt instrument for the psyche and for society. Schedules can replace sensitivity to the mood of a moment, clock time can ride roughshod over the emotions of individuals.

Jay Griffiths

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I didn't have a good childhood because I never could get along with other kids. I was the child that sat in the corner eating lunch by herself.

Jolene Blalock

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First of all, I think the Saudis are deeply concerned about the collapse of negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians and the resumption of conflict.

Brent Scowcroft

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When you're directing an ongoing series, the tone has already been set. So a director will come in and fulfill that tone - reinforce the characters and their behavior. The challenge is to find unique ways that you can visually tell the story while keeping the established tone and the pace and the characters.

Bryan Cranston

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I dropped out of high school four times between the ages of 12 to 17.

Philip Emeagwali

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It's all about the fruit. A crumble should maintain the integrity of the fruit.

Sherry Yard

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A thriving middle class is a necessary precondition for a free representative government.

Timothy Noah

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These things were happening in my life where I was like, 'Man, I wish my pops was here to see this.' I never had those thoughts before fame, when my life was just a regular life. I wasn't saying, 'I wish my dad could be around and see me working at Applebee's.'

Kid Cudi

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