Sam Kean Quotes

The mutated Marfan gene creates a defective version of fibrillin, a protein that provides structural support for soft tissues like blood vessels. Marfan victims often die young, in fact, after their aortas grow threadbare and rupture.

Sam Kean

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The strongest, richest, greatest nation in the world shouldn't leave anyone behind.

Joe Kennedy III

WorldNationLeaveGreatestBehind

For my 16th birthday, my family took me to L'Auberge de L'Ill, which was family-run but had three Michelin stars. It was a revelation. After that meal, I realised this is what I want to do.

Jean-Georges Vongerichten

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I look at the artists as mini media companies, like if Beyonce is ESPN and Lady Gaga is Discovery.

Steve Stoute

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Ironically enough, why I got into politics is because I came to the conclusion that if you wanted to save the world, which in my mind was through the environment, those elected officials seemed to be the ones who made a lot of the important decisions, if not the most important decisions.

Mike Quigley

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I don't believe in this idea of, 'That's hate speech, stop it.'

Louis C. K.

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There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.

Livy

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I'm getting my confidence and momentum, and I'm playing free and playing loose.

Denis Shapovalov

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The fact I've been in every lineup of Yes has been more by default than design.

Chris Squire

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My opponent called me a cream puff. Well, I rushed out and got the baker's union to endorse me.

Claiborne Pell

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I liked to act in plays when I was a kid, and then in college. But that's the last time I really acted. I always loved it. But my interests were more in looking at the whole, rather than getting completely swallowed up in a single part of the whole.

Todd Haynes

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The American army between world wars after World War I had virtually disintegrated. It was a very small force, given largely to practicing cavalry charges on western outposts.

Rick Atkinson

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Directing, I just feel comfortable. I know what I want. I know what I want from my crew. I lead by example. I have limitless energy as a director.

Ricky Schroder

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