Ben Shahn Quotes

I remember traveling around in Arkansas with Senator Robinson, and I told him what this little trick was. He felt very much part of it and had me take pictures of people unbeknownst to them.

Ben Shahn

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: artist
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  • Birth: September 12, 1898 - March 14, 1969

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Show me a friend in need and I'll show you a pest.

Joe E. Lewis

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Horses and mules, and even sail cars, made more rapid progress than did the earliest locomotive.

John Moody

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My dad coached 41 years, and I was always around coaches.

Stan Van Gundy

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Life was so much simpler in pre-video days when everyone refused invitations because the 'Forsyte Saga' was on. Now we all just have a long list of unwatched shows, all of which, it seems, our friends are raving about. I feel as outdated as if I wore a Fair Isle sweater, ate Pot Noodle and had a two-bar electric fire in the sitting room.

Simon Hoggart

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I hate wearing suits and ties.

Rob Delaney

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My roles in comedies from 'Austin Powers' to 'Tommy Boy' to 'Wayne's World,' were sort of comedic 'straight man' parts. My character on 'Parks & Recreation' is the comic relief in a comedy. To play a character that appears strictly for laughs is sort of new for me and really fun.

Rob Lowe

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You can trick yourself into doing things by doing it one step at a time and never letting yourself see the overall picture.

Robyn Davidson

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I auditioned for 'Loving' two years before we started shooting, so in the hopes that I would be playing Mildred, I watched it again. Also it's one of the best documentaries I've seen. I found this couple interminably fascinating; even if I didn't get the part, I just wanted to know more about them and their story.

Ruth Negga

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Growing up, I was listening to Scissor Sisters.

Liv Bruce

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I'm here to fight; I'm not here to protect whether you think I'm a good person or not. I've given up on that.

Jon Jones

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Centenarians tend to be assertive, suspicious, and practical.

David Shields

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The best way to avoid danger is to meet it plump.

Boyle Roche

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