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Alan Perlis Quotes

The best book on programming for the layman is 'Alice in Wonderland'; but that's because it's the best book on anything for the layman.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: scientist
Nationality: american
Birth: April 1, 1922 - February 7, 1990

Topics

Best Book Programming Anything Alice

In the beginning, we had a great deal of freedom, and Jerry wrote completely out of his imagination - very, very freely. We even had no editorial supervision to speak of, because they were in such a rush to get the thing in before deadline. But later on we were restricted.

Freedom Great Imagination Beginning

I wore white kabuki makeup, had blue-black hair. At one point, I shaved an inch and a half around my hairline and continued the white makeup up so it made my head look slightly deformed. I thought it was hilarious.

Melissa McCarthy

Hair Makeup Thought Look White Head

There is a lot that binds Germany to Turkey, and even if we have a difference of opinion on an individual matter, the breadth of our links, our friendship, our strategic ties, is great.

Friendship Great Opinion Matter Even

To me, it's a little odd to ever think 'model into actor.' I modeled once. I was about as far from a decent model as you can possibly be. I did not enjoy the world at all. I fell in my stilettos quite a bit.

Analeigh Tipton

Me World Think Enjoy You Actor

If you want to practice Islam in the inconsequential, semi-secular sense, fine.

Practice You Want Islam Sense Fine

Getting rid of a delusion makes us wiser than getting hold of a truth.

Truth Wiser Delusion Hold Us Than

We seem to do better in the studio than we do in a live environment.

Live Better Environment Seem Studio

No state is free from militarism, which is inherent in the very concept of the sovereign state. There are merely differences of degree in the militarism of states.

Christian Lous Lange

Free Differences Degree State Very

I suppose I'm an obsessive reader. If I could make a living reading the books I want to read and then telling people about them, I'd pick that over acting.

People Reading Acting Want Living

In a novel, my feelings and sense of outrage can find a broader means of expression which would be more symbolic and applicable to many European countries.

Antonio Tabucchi

Find Feelings More Expression Sense

I loved math. I was such a nerd! I really enjoyed working through problems and finding the solution.

AnnaLynne McCord

Problems Loved Solution Finding Nerd

It's all about becoming a more well-rounded player and not a one-dimensional player. You might hear someone say, 'Hilton Head sets up well for them.' I don't want that stereotype.

Someone You Say Want More Head

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