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Alan Alda Quotes

On the stage, the characters express themselves more through words than images. So the arguments of the characters and the tension between characters - words have to be used to express that, and I love that about theater.

Alan Alda

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

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

Topics

Love Words More Stage Tension Used

Our discussions of the economy may sometimes ring in the ears of the public with more certainty than is appropriate.

Jerome Powell

Sometimes Ring Economy Certainty May

I went to school for clothing and textiles and thought this is what I was going to do. Then I started working in costumes and literally said, 'I don't know if I can take the actors.'

Melissa McCarthy

School Thought I Can Know Said Take

I was an appalling person to teach. At 14, I was pretty advanced. I would read all the books in a few minutes, and I was bored. It must have been awful for a teacher to have a bright boy who's giving them his undivided indifference.

Robert Rinder

Teacher Giving Person Boy Bright

I think Jersey stands alone, and because I'm from Jersey, I never make fun of where people are from. I'll make fun of what they look like, but I'll never make fun of where they are from. Jersey is special.

Jeff Ross

Alone Fun People Think Look Never

It is amazing how nice people are to you when they know you're going away.

Michael Arlen

People Amazing You Know Nice Going

Everything in life is gray, you know.

Jeannette Walls

Life You Know Gray Everything

Martinis are glamorous but also so simple because they only have a few ingredients, and you can really taste the vodka.

Stephanie Sigman

Simple You Taste Glamorous Because

I try not to think about the expectations of other people because there's always going to be expectations.

Stephanie Sigman

People Expectations Think Try Always

I just want to be proud of my work.

Miranda Rae Mayo

Work Proud Want Just

In order to make the novel into a polyhistorical illumination of existence, you need to master the technique of ellipsis, the art of condensation. Otherwise, you fall into the trap of endless length.

Milan Kundera

Art You Fall Need Master Existence

I'm known for impressions and family stories.

Jay Pharoah

Family Impressions Stories Known

I'm not very good in a classroom sort of setting. I never was. I was kind of a clown in high school - got suspended a lot.

Bobby Cannavale

Good School High School Kind Never