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J. Paul Getty Quotes

I take pride in the creation of my wealth, in its existence and in the uses to which it has been and is being put.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: businessman
Nationality: american
Birth: December 15, 1892 - June 6, 1976

Topics

Pride Wealth Creation Existence Take

In December 1989, my mother died very suddenly, and that sparked a re-evaluation of what I was doing, and I realized I was mediocre at everything. I was a mediocre IBM employee, I was a mediocre entrepreneur, I was a mediocre artist. I decided that, although my mom wouldn't be around to see it, I wanted to be great at something.

Mother Great Mom Doing Artist See

People are very sincere in their praise, and you can't take it lightly.

People You Praise Sincere Take Very

I'm never going to be an improv comedian.

Never Improv Going Comedian

I think, especially when you're in college, each book that you're reading tends to tell you who you are.

Jeffrey Eugenides

College Book Reading Think You Tell

I am obsessed with cinema and its history.

History I Am Cinema Obsessed Am

I find it quite easy to get in and out of character. I don't know why - I guess it's my job.

Character Job Easy Find Know Why

Journalists typically don't carry weapons, even in war zones, for fear of compromising their status as neutral observers. If you're armed, the theory goes, other armed people will consider you a target.

Fear War People You Target Will

I'm sorry to bang on about it because I know everyone is, but Bryan Cranston in 'Breaking Bad' is remarkable. To see him switch from 'Malcolm in the Middle' to suddenly become Walter White is incredible. It's a) nice to see an actor given that chance, and b) great to see him really take full advantage of it.

Great Sorry Chance Bad White Nice

I don't like overt traditionalism.

Robbie Robertson

I never made a film which fully satisfied me.

Me Never Satisfied Film Made Which

I love Emmylou Harris's version of my song, 'Sweet Old World.' Her intonation is great.

Lucinda Williams

Love Great Sweet World Song Old

I love the challenge of singing something that's not that easy.

Love Challenge Singing Easy I Love

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