Chantal Akerman Quotes

My grandparents were very well-educated people, but in the Jewish tradition. They knew everything about the Bible. And then they had to come to Brussels, to run away from Poland, because there was too much anti-Semitism. They lost everything they had.

Chantal Akerman

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: director
  • Nationality: belgian
  • Birth: June 6, 1950 - October 5, 2015

Topics

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It takes a while to realize that just because you're a stand-up comedian and you do comedy, you're not going to be good at all comedy.

Jenny Slate

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It doesn't thrill me to bits that the state has to use the tools of electronic surveillance to keep us safe, but it seems clear to me that it does, and that our right to privacy needs to be qualified, just as our other rights are qualified, in the interest of general security and the common good.

John Lanchester

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I just thought I'd take a break from publishing for a while.

Max Cannon

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I prefer simpler shirts, like a solid oxford or pinstripe, and with a solid cashmere crewneck or V-neck.

Michael Bastian

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When you're on the ice, you have very little time, you see very little, and everything happens really quick.

Steve Yzerman

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I read a lot of fantasy and grew up on 'Star Wars' and 'Star Trek.' I loved going to Middle Earth. 'Dungeons & Dragons' was a huge influence.

Tony DiTerlizzi

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We cannot forget about Rachel Maddow. She is the Peter Pan of MSNBC. But instead of never growing up, she never gets to the point.

Michelle Wolf

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Close friends contribute to our personal growth. They also contribute to our personal pleasure, making the music sound sweeter, the wine taste richer, the laughter ring louder because they are there.

Judith Viorst

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I do not write for this generation. I am writing for other ages. If this could read me, they would burn my books, the work of my whole life. On the other hand, the generation which interprets these writings will be an educated generation; they will understand me and say: 'Not all were asleep in the nighttime of our grandparents.'

Jose Rizal

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All of my free time is made up of motor sports endeavors, be them motorcycles or off-road racing or track days. I just love anything with an engine. That is one of my main loves. Obviously, my other well-known love is Kristen Bell.

Dax Shepard

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No one likes someone who's really overconfident.

Debbie Millman

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When you sing live, you cannot expect any artist, except for the amazing Beyonce or GaGa, to get it right every time.

Cher Lloyd

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