David Byrne Quotes

Music was an experience, intimately married to your life. You could pay to hear music, but after you did, it was over, gone - a memory.

David Byrne

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LifeMusicExperienceMemoryYou

I collaborated on most of my dance numbers, literally 50/50, with the choreographers I worked with.

Jessie Matthews

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You are always nearer the divine and the true sources of your power than you think.

John Burroughs

PowerThinkYouTrueAlwaysDivine

In the summer, you miss the match days, but my wife gets angry, as she doesn't see me on weekends. And football is work. I'm still working on the weekends.

Andrea Della Valle

WorkFootballWifeAngryMeYou

Whether you're writing a horror show or a James Bond film, I think what bubbles beneath is interesting characterization. The colors that emerge through storytelling is what a dramatist does. There's always got to be something bubbling underneath that will erupt at some point.

John Logan

ColorsWritingBondThinkYouWill

Every time that I think of the crucifixion of Christ, I commit the sin of envy.

Simone Weil

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There was times when I was bullied about dancing and stuff. But you couldn't hit me hard enough to stop me from doing it.

Tom Holland

MeDoingEnoughYouStopHard

I met the real George Steinbrenner on only one occasion when he actually came and played himself on an episode of 'Seinfeld.' He seemed to really enjoy himself. I did not get to know him, but the fact that he allowed himself and his beloved team to be satirized on our show is an indication to me of his true character.

Jason Alexander

CharacterMeTeamEnjoyKnowTrue

I actually enjoy being heckled; it keeps it interesting, and I think it is a nice feeling for people once they have left the show.

Johnny Vegas

PeopleThinkInterestingEnjoyNice

Throughout my many years of service to the people of North Carolina, I have always tried to treat people from all viewpoints with respect.

Bob Etheridge

RespectServicePeopleTreatAlways

Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life.

Seneca

LifeLiveDayBeginCountOnce

I think of comedy as my man: it's the one thing I can always rely on that will keep me safe, keep me fed, put a roof over my head.

Tiffany Haddish

ManMeThinkComedyI CanWill

Particularly with live TV, I have a really good time reacting in the moment to things that are going on around me. I try to think of the viewers' perspective too.

Tom Bergeron

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