Walter Kirn Quotes

Yes, in the commercial world there's room for both McDonald's and Whole Foods, but in the realm of politics, we're told, it's either Filet-o-Fish or line-caught salmon: only one can prevail - and which is up to you.

Walter Kirn

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PoliticsWorldYouMcDonaldUpRoom

I guess it feels to me that the political argument that has been lost in my lifetime is taxation. How do you engage in that debate when people don't trust politicians at all? It is almost impossible to start a conversation about taxation.

Johann Lamont

TrustPeopleMeStartImpossible

We, in the late '60s, '70s and '80s, are acting like we have just discovered freedom and liberation. But I'm sure that many women have worked for that for such a long time.

Angeles Mastretta

WomenFreedomTimeLongLateActing

Frankly, health care and politics are 'inextricably intertwined.'

Angela Braly

HealthPoliticsCareHealth Care

Be slow to fall into friendship; but when thou art in, continue firm and constant.

Socrates

FriendshipArtSlowFallContinue

PlayStation 3 is another form of meditation. Come on, when you're on set, all day? That's what I do in my trailer, I just play PlayStation 3.

Steve Zahn

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Everybody says it: black, white; everybody calls me a legend. Italians, Jews. Everybody.

Roberto Duran

MeBlackLegendWhiteJewsItalians

There are people out there who want to provoke me and bring back the old Mary but I'm not giving them the satisfaction.

Mary J. Blige

PeopleMeGivingBackSatisfaction

My son, he has a film group, a bunch of film nerds that sit around and screen movies, and when they had Mary Steenburgen Night, the two movies they screened were 'Melvin And Howard' and 'Clifford.'

Mary Steenburgen

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I like being surrounded by students and intellectuals.

Louis Garrel

SurroundedStudentsBeingLike

I'm never sloppy, and I never wear jeans. I don't work one look in particular, but it's usually retro - I'm a flea-market freak. And detailed - I'm always very done, even at the gym.

Debi Mazar

WorkGymLookDoneNeverRetro

I may sometimes be willing to teach for nothing, but if paid at all, I shall never do a man's work for less than a man's pay.

Clara Barton

WorkManSometimesNothingNever

I make a habit of asking myself, 'Is there purpose to this meeting or conversation? Do I want to build a relationship with this person or company? Is there purpose behind this meeting that aligns with my life and business strategy?' If the answer is 'No,' then I pass every time.

Brandon Webb

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