Harry Dean Stanton Quotes

I can't stress too much how much Ry Cooder was an influence on me. Having one of the most respected musicians around like my singing really gave me the confidence to do it.

Harry Dean Stanton

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: actor
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: July 14, 1926

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I don't take advances for my books.

Andrew Vachss

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I am Indian, and I'm proud of it. Indian life is mythologically rich and powerful.

Anish Kapoor

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By and large, I think that comics work seriously hard. Many have other jobs as well, plus you never really switch off, so you're always working.

Amy Hoggart

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Having my son on drums has made a huge difference. I can't stress this strongly enough, in terms of the groove space and style that Joachim gave me to instinctively play what I felt in a more free way, rather than feeling constricted. That's true on record and on stage.

Ry Cooder

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I try to create an environment where it's okay to make a mistake, though it's not okay to be unfocused or come in unprepared. I'm challenging and demanding, but very patient. I don't tell you how to get there and I don't show you what to do, though I'll ask leading questions.

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

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The songs my band and I like to sing - the songs that the room will erupt for - are '90s hits, like 'All Star.'

Ross Lynch

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I don't advocate any child following in their parent's footsteps when their parent's footsteps are as crooked as mine are.

Mick Foley

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Anybody who says, 'My childhood was completely happy,' is a person who isn't remembering the truth.

Judy Blume

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It was good while it was good.

Jonathan Lethem

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What we do and say and show really matters.

Christiane Amanpour

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The way I look at it is this, as Republicans, we look for less government interference in our lives.

Craig Benson

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My wife and I have always trusted each other, and I have to thank her strength.

Anthony Anderson

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