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Nathan Myhrvold Quotes

It's impossible that we're alone in the universe. Every time we think we're more special than others, we're proven wrong.

Nathan Myhrvold

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: businessman
Nationality: american
Birth: August 3, 1959

Topics

Alone Time Impossible Think Universe

I've come to realize that an unencumbered U.S. senator is a profound threat to the whole system. It's somebody that they can't put in a box and say, 'Oh, well, we know how this guy is going to vote.'

Know Say Vote Realize Profound Box

Regardless of any experiences in the past, for me it really is important to be engrossed in as much of the creative process as I possibly can. I was surprised with how much the eight years I spent on 'Castle' actually serviced that. I ended up, in a way, having a free education on that show.

Education Past Creative Me Free Way

Every story I write starts with a dilemma or a theme. Once I am convinced that this is the issue that is perturbing my thoughts, I start to look for characters capable of representing it.

I Am Thoughts Start Story Look

At least from my position, I worry about it more when we're rolling because people get comfortable.

People Worry Comfortable More Get

I'm not convinced that stealing an iPhone is a felony or stealing a bike is a felony.

Bike iPhone Stealing Convinced

The 'Arab Spring' is the most spectacular example of the dispersal of power.

Douglas Alexander

Power Spring Example Most Arab

I want to invest and have my own record label and artists. I want to have a business where my kids, kids, kids will still have something going on long after I'm gone.

Business Long Want Will My Own Own

It's a good thing I was born in this century, when superfluous television seems to be part of the economy.

Good Television Born Economy Seems

The guys in the Twins understand that the better Weezer does, the more people will probably care about us.

People Care Better Understand Will

I do not have a merchandise line. I don't sell knives or apparel. Though I have been approached to endorse various products from liquor to airlines to automobiles to pharmaceuticals dozens of times, I have managed to resist the temptation.

Anthony Bourdain

Temptation Line Products Sell Been

Anything can become a big tune in Scandinavia because people decide what they want to listen to. So I think that's very motivating because songwriters can really think outside the box. A great song - whether or not it's radio-friendly - can really blow up here.

Great People Song Think Want Become

A prayer in its simplest definition is merely a wish turned Godward.

Phillips Brooks

Prayer Wish Definition Simplest

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