Alan Dean Foster Quotes

Dawn was written well before 9/11. People speak a lot today about the banality of evil, but not all evil is banal. Some of it is carefully structured and well-thought-out. That's where the real danger lies.

Alan Dean Foster

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: November 18, 1946

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It's got too much hard work slapping them and telling them to shut up.

Jo Brand

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I was posted to China in the summer of 1988, which was the greatest time ever, I think, to have been in China.

John Pomfret

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Following its recognition as a state in 1832, Greece spent most of the remainder of the 19th century under the control of creditors. The pattern started with a default in 1832. In consequence, Greece's finances were put under French administration.

Steve Hanke

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I was never given any hand-outs. I started at the bottom and was very good at finding people who knew more than me and learning from them.

Simon Cowell

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Who I love reading is Jordan Mechner, who wrote 'Prince of Persia.' He put all his journals while he was writing 'Prince of Persia' online.

Mike Krieger

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The fascination for the Great Train Robbery has never diminished.

Luke Evans

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You know, last season I didn't do anything on the show, so I was frustrated. I mean, don't get me wrong: It's nice to get a paycheck. But if you don't really do anything it's not very satisfying.

Lorraine Bracco

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You can't open anything after your 50. You have to wait 'til people stop by the house. 'Oh my God, I'm glad you're here.'

Louie Anderson

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I can't even kill a lobster without saying a Hail Mary for it.

Johnny Iuzzini

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I am learning that in life it is OK to travel in darkness, not knowing what your next move is.

Cobie Smulders

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Everybody knows how to throw a punch. Not correctly - he or she might not know how to turn the wrist or know what part of the hand to hit with. But humans instinctively know to fight, whether they bite or claw or pull hair. It's an instinct.

CM Punk

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Of course I'm happy with my time in professional wrestling. I met some great people, I met my wife, and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

CM Punk

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