Alan Alda Quotes

Whenever I think of how much pleasure I have interviewing scientists, I remember that they're having the real fun in actually being able to do the science.

Alan Alda

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: actor
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: January 28, 1936

Topics

ScienceFunThinkRememberReal

I woke up one morning thinking about wolves and realized that wolf packs function as families. Everyone has a role, and if you act within the parameters of your role, the whole pack succeeds, and when that falls apart, so does the pack.

Jodi Picoult

FamilyMorningWolvesThinkingWolf

When the president decides that he knows better than you know what's good for you or your family, we've got trouble in this country.

John Barrasso

FamilyGoodBetterYouTroubleKnow

There is no part of the executive branch that more exists on the outer edge of executive prerogative than the American intelligence community - the intelligence community, CIA, covert action. My literal responsibility as director of CIA with regard to covert action was to inform the Congress - not to seek their approval, to inform.

Michael Hayden

CommunityResponsibilityIntelligence

A lot of people don't enjoy their job, they may even hate it, but I am lucky enough to be able to make a living through my passion.

Martin Yan

PassionHateJobI AmPeopleEnjoy

There's some downsides to being famous, which are not even worth mentioning. But to combat the bad sides of being famous, you really should take advantage of the good sides. The good sides are, you can use that fame to get projects you might not normally get.

Chris Rock

GoodFamousWorthYouBadFame

I never actually went anywhere when I was a journalist. I was a critic, and I just sort of got stuff in the mail and chatted about it.

Colson Whitehead

NeverMailCriticGotJustStuff

When we started out, there was so much cash involved that it attracted an element you'd rather not do business with.

Bob Weir

BusinessYouOutCashStartedMuch

Records... a record just shouldn't be that important.

Bruce Johnston

ImportantJustRecordsRecord

It is said that many children who live in the central provinces, away from the ocean, have a great longing to see it. I who had never been away from the monotonous country surrounding us looked forward eagerly to seeing the mountains.

Pierre Loti

LiveChildrenGreatOceanMountains

You have to be 110% focused all of the time. It's hard when everybody is saying, 'Oh, you're so amazing.' You have to remind yourself to stay humble.

Shanice Williams

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I always told everybody the perfect joke would be where the setup and punch line were identical.

Norm MacDonald

PerfectAlwaysLineJokePunch

Redeeming subjects from cliche is its own pleasure and privilege.

Leslie Jamison

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