Lee Konitz Quotes

Benny Goodman was one of the big influences as a clarinet player. That's why I wanted the clarinet.

Lee Konitz

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I do have a strong sense of an order in the universe.

Joan Didion

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I play music, I paint - these things come from your depths.

John Lurie

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Lincoln was not an intellectual, but no one in 200 years understood the language of the King James Bible or learned Blackstone's Laws of England, or Cicero, or the language of the Founding Fathers, better than he did.

Michael Ignatieff

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One thing I've learned in life is that natural talent only takes you so far, and I've always wanted to grow.

Trombone Shorty

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The key to doing eight shows a week is maintaining your energy. Getting as much sleep as possible and a big, healthy breakfast is the best way to make that happen. My mainstay is granola cereal, a banana, and soy milk. I also try to add a side of fresh fruit with yogurt and peanut butter toast.

Rory O'Malley

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Looking back at it now, it's almost overwhelming, the amount of work that went into writing 'Shine', and to come up with the ideas that we're doing now.

Joshua Ostrander

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Ethan Hawke is not a horror movie fan, but he's a really good friend of mine, and I finally cajoled him into doing 'Sinister.' Later, he said one of the reasons he was really resistant to doing a horror movie is he thought it'd be really scary on set.

Jason Blum

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The word 'iconic' is used too frequently - an icon is a statue carved in wood. It was shocking at first, when I got that reference. It was a responsibility, and it's impossible to live up to - you're supposed to be dead, for one thing.

Debbie Harry

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As governor, my chief responsibility is to keep our state and people safe, which is why I have decided to oppose Arkansas being used as a relocation center for Syrian refugees.

Asa Hutchinson

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When I've had a talk with someone, I like them to leave unconfused. No need for contention.

Philip Green

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During the Hollywood studio system, they looked for people who were unusual. The stars had peculiarities.

Peter Bogdanovich

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The costume affects your posture, affects your walk, how you hold yourself, and how you breathe. The costumes make you deliver.

Richard Madden

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