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Al Jarreau Quotes

You know, I think in some kinds of ways, we are all born into stuff that gives us no choice.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: musician
Nationality: american
Birth: March 12, 1940 - February 12, 2017

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Think You Choice Born Know Us

I never got a degree; I just started writing.

Joe R. Lansdale

Writing Never Degree Started Just

You know, I was not an attractive child - I never had a cute face.

Cute Child Face You Know Never

The reason that I'm a writer today is because of Shakespeare and falling in love with Shakespeare when I was 8. That was through the movies, actually - through Olivier's 'Hamlet.' That was the first thing that got me to fall in love with Shakespeare and movies and everything in one big preadolescent rush.

Love Today Me Falling In Love Fall

I don't like politicians, and I don't like politics. I definitely don't want to be associated with any of them.

Politics Want Politicians Like Them

I was in early on with 'Yeezus.'

You - I don't think anybody ever forgets the first person they fell in love with. That's something that everybody remembers, and it doesn't matter what the time period is or where; I mean, those feelings are always the same.

Love Time Think You Feelings Person

I actually cried during 'Titanic'. It was one of the few movies I've seen in the theater multiple times.

Movies Titanic Seen Theater Actually

I love the you-never-know-what's-going-to-happen aspect of doing concerts.

Love Doing Concerts I Love Aspect

I have spoken honestly about being born into a home where there was discord and chaos. I saw my mom have a rough time with my dad being very controlling, which is why I push back whenever I feel like someone is trying to box me in. It makes me run for the hills.

Christina Aguilera

Home Time Me Mom Chaos Push

For years, I was compared to Wookiees, especially after I did the 'Star Wars Holiday Special.' I have some photos of me with a few of the Wookiees on the set, and it's hard to tell us apart.

Me Holiday Special Hard Years Tell

As much as with increased exploration new gas reserves can be found, what must be obvious to all is that our oil and gas reserves are not renewable and they are diminishing, and to protect the generations to come, we must engage in nothing short of a radical shift in the diversification of the economy.

Anthony Carmona

Short Exploration New Nothing Oil

I think I get angry when people cause serious suffering or don't alleviate suffering when they could.

Angry People Suffering Think Serious

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