Tess Gerritsen Quotes

I have minor characters who are Asian-American, and I've been using them throughout my career, but they've never taken center stage, they've never been really powerful, they've never expressed some of the experiences I had growing up in the U.S. Johnny Tam is the first one.

Tess Gerritsen

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'Preacher' - what it's saying is not just blasphemy and good, fun violence. It's asking, 'Where is God?' If he is there, what's he doing?

Joe Gilgun

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Men were not intended to work with the accuracy of tools, to be precise and perfect in all their actions.

John Ruskin

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You can learn a lot about Pat Buchanan by talking to his campaign staff, particularly the ones who have quit or been fired.

Tucker Carlson

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I look for people who have drive, who have ambition, who are humble. I've hired many people at very strange places.

Tony Fernandes

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Motivation is simple. You eliminate those who are not motivated.

Lou Holtz

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Men are not conditioned to be less powerful than a woman. It will be the wise woman who realizes this and is sensitive to that issue.

Joyce Brothers

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There are a ton of A-list stars I'd love to dress - fashionistas like Keira Knightley and Scarlett Johansson. Also, Cate Blanchett would be fun and fabulous. My picks vary by the day and how I'm feeling. But, as a new, young designer, I'm open to working with everyone!

Christian Siriano

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I liked 'Z Cars' - just hearing the music got me going! 'Coronation Street' was massive in our house. My mum used to say Ena Sharples reminded her of Gran, which she wouldn't have been happy to hear!

Colin Salmon

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I never really make solid resolutions. I think if there's something one needs to change with oneself, it doesn't have to happen in the New Year.

Brittany Murphy

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'The Conjuring' is incredibly effective and scary without the use of blood, gore, and death. It's a horror film that emphasizes atmosphere and suspense in the tradition of classics like 'Psycho' or 'The Others.'

Toby Emmerich

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People stereotype female rappers a whole lot.

Tink

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I never really got nightmares from movies. In fact, I recall my father saying when I was three years old that I would be scared, but I never was.

Tim Burton

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