David Antin Quotes

The Sophists' paradoxical talk pieces and their public debates were entertainment in 5th century Greece. And in that world, Socrates was an entertainer.

David Antin

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: poet
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: February 1, 1932

Topics

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I think there's always a conflict within me about being comfortable and secure and then being an individual and fighting for what I want to be on an individual basis.

Andrew Haigh

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On January 1, 2006, Medicare will begin to offer a prescription drug benefit, and for the first time, it will place an emphasis on preventive care and early treatment of disease.

Michael C. Burgess

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During the '70s I was interested in words and meaning as a way of making art.

Sol LeWitt

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Religion is such a path with people.

Travis Fimmel

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Sometimes over things that I did, movies that didn't turn out very well - you go, 'Why did you do that?' But in the end, I can't regret them because I met amazing people. There was always something that was worth it.

Robin Williams

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WWE and I have a long history, and I remember some very fun days back in the day.

Roddy Piper

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It takes a lot of courage in that cage no matter who you are.

Rose Namajunas

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My major allegiance has been to storytelling, not to history.

Russell Banks

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I don't feel like God called me to be a gospel singer. He didn't call me to be a Christian singer; he called me to be a country singer, and I just happen to be a Christian.

Josh Turner

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My parents divorced after 25 years of marriage.

Jonathan Evison

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Writing is inherently scary.

Jonathan Galassi

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They're a great audience, kids. They actually respond. They don't have the references that adults have, so everything is immediate. It's always interesting to see what they react to in whatever I'm working on at the moment. And they don't even want to discuss why. That's a lesson to remember: My son doesn't care about why.

Chris Cornell

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