Uzo Aduba Quotes

My parents wanted us to be well-rounded individuals and really have the American experiences as richly as one can.

Uzo Aduba

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I was interviewing an elder, Chief Fool's Crow, who was the ceremonial chief. He was 103 years old. I was getting his information on the history of Lakota horses. He told me the story of Hidalgo and Frank Hopkins.

John Fusco

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The drama teacher that I had in high school, back in Texas, was the only teacher who didn't kick me out of his class. He turned me on to 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan.' I had picked up Dylan with 'Bringing It All Back Home,' and he turned me on to the first couple of albums, which I hadn't heard.

Steve Earle

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I had to learn to take my time in MMA, and I was just able to keep a clear head.

Ronda Rousey

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I'm concerned when certain movements or countries have been isolated from the international dialogue because then you have no way of influencing them.

Martti Ahtisaari

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Silk scarves are my thing. I tie them to my handbag or thread them through belt loops or wear them in my hair. Never round my neck, though.

Michelle Dockery

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Things never go the way you expect them to. That's both the joy and frustration in life. I'm finding as I get older that I don't mind, though. It's the surprises that tickle me the most, the things you don't see coming.

Michael Stuhlbarg

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Unlike President Obama, President Nixon was a capitalist who did not believe in 'remaking' the very character of America.

Monica Crowley

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I had this contract to write songs for people when I was about 18. I don't think any of them were taken up; I was a complete failure at it! But I've kept doing it, writing little songs for myself.

Douglas Hodge

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I have an Internet radio show where people can call in for healing.

Dee Wallace

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They sell these golf aids that attach to your knee and your head and are supposed to keep your swing correct. It's futile beyond belief. I've never bought any, but I could watch those ads for 24 hours straight. People with straight faces saying this thing will take strokes off your game - that's my peculiar obsession.

Christopher Guest

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Around me, there's always music playing. It just calms me down; it soothes me. It helps me write. It helps me with my mood.

Courtney A. Kemp

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My parents both had Oxford degrees, they read important books, spoke foreign languages, drank real coffee and went to museums for pleasure. People like that don't have fat kids: they were cut out to be winners and winners don't have children who are overweight.

Arabella Weir

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