Alexandra Fuller Quotes

One of the things about being raised British in Africa is that you get this double whammy of toughness. The continent in place itself made you quite tough. And then you've got this British mother whose entire being rejects 'coddling' in case it makes you too soft. So there's absolutely nothing standing between you and a fairly rough experience.

Alexandra Fuller

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It was just like Howlin' Wolf. Once you arrive at the point that you understand it, the emotional factor is darker than some of the saddest blues stuff.

Robert Quine

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My dream is just to make zero-budget movies for the rest of my life, because I love that environment.

Matthew Gray Gubler

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English muffins with avocado is one of my favorite breakfasts.

Mia Hamm

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It's been a thrilling journey - I have had to really learn that an orchestra is an entity - it's a creature. I have been calling it the dragon and the conductor is the dragon tamer. And you just have to... ride and don't let go and you will be fine.

Tori Amos

JourneyRideLearnYouGoWill

At extreme distances, there is essentially no such thing as depth of field.

Trevor Paglen

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By acquiring Biovex, we're continuing the transformation of Amgen into a company that supports therapeutic oncology as well as supportive care oncology.

Roger M. Perlmutter

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When I was old enough to realize all meat was killed, I saw it as an irrational way of using our power, to take a weaker thing and mutilate it. It was like the way bullies would take control of younger kids in the schoolyard.

River Phoenix

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Every morning I stand on my head and do a yoga workout.

Mick Rock

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Celebrity was fun, and I had a good time.

Mitch Gaylord

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I was a lifeguard, camp counselor, the president of the YMCA Leaders Corps. I also took piano lessons. I was a dancer.

Chirlane McCray

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Anyone who knows me knows I'm a strong advocate for diversity across all dimensions.

Brad Feld

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It's fun when you're confusing people.

Ashton Irwin

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