P. J. O'Rourke Quotes

There are a few things that people all around the world need to admit to themselves. Trade restraints slow economic growth, the euro is not a reserve currency, and scoreless sports ties are boring.

P. J. O'Rourke

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GrowthSportsPeopleWorldSlow

I have this theory that I hold on to, the theory that everything great in art and in life in general is jazz. It's just like all these things that just kind of seem to fall into place. You know, like mistakes that somehow turn into something beautiful.

Jerrod Carmichael

LifeBeautifulGreatArtMistakes

I think you just have to take the bad with the good and you're going to get hurt more, but it's worth it.

Amy Ray

GoodThinkHurtWorthYouBad

I say over and over again that I am just standing on the shoulders of so many who have set this path for me, and they may not be seen or recognized or have been given an opportunity to have a voice, but I'm here representing all of those dancers. Dance Theatre of Harlem Virginia Johnson, Tai Jimenez, Lauren Anderson.

Misty Copeland

OpportunityPathDanceI AmTheatre

There's just something that is kind of magical that happens when we sing live.

Liz Callaway

LiveKindMagicalSomethingSing

Thus, during the winter of 2003 I ventured into a new arena as a professional photographer.

Janine Turner

WinterProfessionalNewPhotographer

I tend to wear outfits that match the walls.

Debra Winger

WallsWearMatchOutfitsTend

So, what genetic disposition do you need to be a CFO? Essentially, you need to be miserable, you need to be the sort of person who takes drinks away from people at the end of a party.

Chris Liddell

PeopleEndYouPartyPersonNeed

The British love of queuing and discomfort and being bossed around seems to have found a new outlet in the pop festival.

Craig Brown

LoveNewDiscomfortBritishSeems

Some people wear their heart on their sleeve; I do that in more ways than one.

Brantley Gilbert

HeartPeopleMoreSome PeopleWear

There is no one single solution to the gun violence issue, nor are there any easy answers.

Brad Schneider

GunSolutionViolenceEasyAnswers

My mother was pretty nuts, but she was also a character.

Penny Marshall

MotherCharacterSheNutsPretty

I am shocked by the easy attitude of many in the media towards disclosing our Nation's secrets.

Todd Tiahrt

AttitudeI AmMediaEasySecretsAm

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