Keith Gessen Quotes

In the post-Soviet era, the most interesting work on the Stalinist period has been social history, far beyond the Kremlin walls - the study of what one of its leading practitioners, Sheila Fitzpatrick, in her book 'Everyday Stalinism,' called 'ordinary life in extraordinary times.'

Keith Gessen

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There is a history of footballers in my family; my granddad played for Notts County and my dad played at county level.

Matt Smith

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A lot of the players are very complimentary about each other; they embrace at the end of matches because the level of the tennis has been so good. I think that's something that tennis has got to be proud of.

Andy Murray

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Digital-Original publishing embraces the non-conventional and genre-busting story. It allows me to share good stories with readers who will enjoy them, and at a reasonable price.

Michael A. Stackpole

GoodMeStoryEnjoyPriceWill

People sometimes have a very hard time accepting change.

John Zorn

ChangeTimePeopleSometimesHard

Trust your instincts: they tend to see you right. By listening to them, at least you can sleep at night.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

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Obviously, I try to make the films work for an audience. That's the main point of making a film, and in retrospect, one can see that certain films, let's say Leaving Las Vegas, demonstrated its own success.

Mike Figgis

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I liked school. I was happy enough there, I think.

Luke Davies

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There's nothing that sells stuff like television. Nothing.

Lorne Michaels

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I believe love is the most powerful energy we have in this life. Everything is about love.

Juanes

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I didn't realize it was October until I saw the Chicago Cubs choking.

Jay Leno

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The symphonies are the things that, as a soloist, I've not gotten to play. I used to travel the world playing concertos, and then I would sit and listen to the symphony.

Joshua Bell

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I guess, as an actor, you have to bring something personal to the character - you've got to identify and love one element of the character, or else you can't really inhabit and find ownership.

Joseph Fiennes

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