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David Crystal Quotes

Of all the mediums that influence language, I think film is the one that has the most effect. Not so much from the point of view of pronunciation and grammar. I don't think we pick up very many sounds and grammatical instructions from the films we see - but the catchphrases.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: educator
Nationality: english
Birth: July 6, 1941

Topics

Influence Think Language View See

History can predict nothing except that great changes in human relationships will never come about in the form in which they have been anticipated.

History Great Nothing Relationships

If you've ever played golf, you know that you yell 'fore' off the tee. You're not threatening somebody; you're warning them: 'Look, don't get hit by the ball, it's coming.'

Golf You Look Know Coming Warning

I'm very old-school. I like a director to direct me. I like to be the actor.

Me Actor Director Like Direct Very

I am still working on developing my voice. I am, I know, better as a coloratura singer than I was. It's a matter of strong breath control and yet making it sound as though it is the easiest thing in the world.

I Am Control World Strong Better

The parents that we speak to, and the parents that are our customers, are very comfortable with the way that McDonald's fits into their lives.

Steve Easterbrook

Parents Speak McDonald Way Customers

I don't come from a family of artists.

Family Artists Come

As the crisis in Syria grows and the humanitarian tragedy becomes more clear, I appreciated Prime Minister Netanyahu's perspective on the changes and volatility in the region.

Perspective Tragedy Crisis Changes

In 'Dragon Ball,' the characters have a challenge. They know they have to push their bodies to the limit in their training so they can make sure to defeat their opponent, much like professional football players.

Challenge Football Training Push

Talking to people is beneficial if you can identify the right people to share ideas and discuss decisions because everyone has blind spots, and others can sometimes catch yours. I think an investment team is a bad idea, but it is a good idea to talk to trustworthy individuals who do not have biases or interests.

Good People Ideas Team Think Blind

The federal government has never created one job that is sustainable long term. It creates government project work but not creating real work where people are.

Work Job Government People Long

I'm a mom. I'm from Ethiopia. I gave birth in the U.S. and had all the proper care available to me. If I had given birth in Ethiopia - I don't know if I might have even survived it.

Me Mom Care Know Birth Ethiopia

The simple things can be really powerful.

Simple Powerful Simple Things Things

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