Sam Kean Quotes

It's often meaningless to talk about a genetic trait without also discussing the environment in which that trait appears. Sometimes, genes don't work at all until the environment awakens them.

Sam Kean

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WorkEnvironmentSometimesTalk

It's cool when frat boys say, 'Yeah, 'Hedwig!' I'd like to see that same thing happen with 'Shortbus.'

John Cameron Mitchell

CoolSaySameSeeHappenLike

I read all the time so it's difficult to say who my all-time favourites are. One is George Orwell, because he makes political writing so simple a child could understand it.

Melvin Burgess

TimeSimpleChildWritingPolitical

Because making movies is such an expensive endeavor, other media such as books and comics have long been a more feasible way to experiment with truly new ideas.

Anita Elberse

IdeasMediaLongNewMoviesWay

I'd be happy to provide advice if anybody asked me no matter who the President is.

Michael Bloomberg

HappyMeBe HappyAdviceMatterWho

I loved doing 'Pennies from Heaven.' Because you have to understand that I'd been doing comedy for 15 to 20 years, and suddenly along came the opportunity to do this beautiful film. It was so emotional to me. I loved it. I don't think it was a good career move, but I have no regrets about doing it.

Steve Martin

GoodOpportunityBeautifulMeThink

Le Mans is such a great race because you can never do anything alone. You have to work as a team member. And being a team member makes you a better person.

Tom Kristensen

WorkAloneGreatTeamBetter Person

The novel avoids the sublime and seeks out the interesting.

Mason Cooley

InterestingOutNovelSublimeSeeks

People put 'study abroad' on their resume. I actually like when they don't study abroad because that means they aren't entitled. What about study abroad will make you a better J.Crew associate?

Mickey Drexler

PeopleBetterYouResumeWillStudy

Founders need sizable egos to believe that what they are creating is good enough to change the world. What makes for great co-founders is having those egos focused on complementary, not competing, skills.

Jay Samit

ChangeGoodGreatChange The World

The mint julep may be sacred in the South, but so is college football, and that doesn't stop us from enjoying it.

Jonathan Miles

FootballCollegeStopMintMayUs

I feel that I have been very fortunate and had the opportunity to play some wonderful roles and movies and worked with some great talent.

Christopher Lloyd

OpportunityGreatTalentFeelPlay

I know that a lot of our troops like country music. I would love to do anything I could to just help them out.

Cole Swindell

LoveMusicHelpCountryKnowOut

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