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T. C. Boyle Quotes

I'm just kind of fascinated by how we can deny that we are animals and what our impact on the other animals is like, and how quixotic we can be in trying to assess what we've done in trying to correct it.

T. C. Boyle

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: novelist
Nationality: american
Birth: December 2, 1948

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I just get up in the morning and say: 'Yeah man, I'm ready to score goals.'

Jermain Defoe

Goals Morning Man Ready Say Up

We must start with the reality that corporations cannot guarantee anyone a lifetime job any more than corporations have a guarantee of immortality.

John W. Snow

Job Start Reality More Immortality

Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

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Politics Principles Advantage Conduct

I think the most important trait for an entrepreneur is persistence. When you try to do something new and difficult, you are more likely to fail than to succeed.

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American athletes, especially distance runners, are at a big disadvantage against the rest of the world. We're expected to live by all the rules, like not being able to coach, but still train and make our own living.

Steve Prefontaine

Live World Rest American Rules Own

My brother's a blast to direct; he's one of those great characters who brings so much to every scene he's in, and we're pals.

Ron Howard

Great Brother Who He Direct Much

Watching movies was like going to school for me. It still is. You're always learning. Even if it's bad, you're learning what not to do.

Loretta Swit

Learning School Me You Bad Movies

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Joseph Parker

Good Hope Plan Trying You Boxing

Let's be honest. Physicality is going to have a bearing on the parts you get. And if you think differently, you're in the wrong business.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Business Think You Wrong Going Get

Your job as a parent is to listen. And to dole out as much love as you can. That includes tough love.

Christie Brinkley

Love Job Tough Parent You Listen