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Nick Flynn Quotes

To be honest, in my five years as an electrician, I never got the license.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: writer
Nationality: american
Birth: January 26, 1960

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Never Years Honest Got To Be Honest

No man is excluded from calling upon God, the gate of salvation is set open unto all men: neither is there any other thing which keepeth us back from entering in, save only our own unbelief.

God Men Man Back Gate Salvation

But a true diva has dismissed that drama. A true diva's heart is open, and she's ready to play by her own rules - rules that are gentle and kind.

Heart Rules Ready Drama Play True

At first, people were like, 'I've discovered something - you guys are married!' I was like, 'Yeah, that's not a secret. We've been married now already for many years.'

People You Now First Secret Years

Characterization is integral to the theatrical experience.

Experience Characterization Theatrical

The V&A is an amazing museum, and the collections have always been a great inspiration to me.

Matthew Williamson

Great Amazing Me Museum Inspiration

When I first started writing comics, in the way-back days, Typhoid Mary was my explosive response to women characters in comics - I made her an innocent virginal type, a clever, dark, liberated woman, and as Bloody Mary, a feminist bent of punishing men - all in one character. She was an instinctual rather than a calculated creation.

Women Character Men Woman Writing

When asked, 'How do you write?' I invariably answer, 'one word at a time.'

Time You One Word Write Answer Word

'Malcolm X' is my favorite Spike Lee movie.

Favorite Movie Malcolm X Spike Lee

I went to drama school and, after that, went to Paris to train at a place called Ecole Philippe Gaulier. When I came home, I realised I'd have to have a serious stab at it. I didn't have an agent and didn't have the traditional drama school showcase, so I started a comedy group with a couple of friends.

Home School Comedy Friends Drama

There is an interesting scientific dispute about realism and optimism. Some find that very optimistic people have benign illusions about themselves. These people may think they have more control, or more skill, than they actually do. Others have found that optimistic people have a good handle on reality. The jury is still out.

Martin Seligman

Good Optimism People Control Think

The U.N. has brought peace and order to many places around the world. However, terrorism, violent extremism, violations of human rights, natural disasters caused by climate change - they all threaten the lives of people today. Add migration, insufficient health care, lack of education, and the picture gets even bleaker.

Miroslav Lajcak

Education Change Today Health Peace

Being in this position enables myself and others to deliver messages of positivity - we can broadcast to everyone just how beautiful this world is, and all the ways we can keep it beautiful by treating one another with kindness.

Kindness Beautiful Myself World Keep

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