Karen Maitland Quotes

In 1255, Louis IX of France presented an elephant to Henry III of England to add to the menagerie of exotic animals he kept in the Tower of London.

Karen Maitland

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A year or so ago I went through all the people in my life and asked myself: does this person inspire me, genuinely love me and support me unconditionally? I wanted nothing but positive influences in my life.

Mena Suvari

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My parents knew there was no point in pushing the football thing. I hated the boots.

Matthew Williamson

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Stop pretending journalists are anything other than the Hillary PR team.

Ann Coulter

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Comic-Con is so much fun.

Rutina Wesley

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I smoked for almost 10 years. I really regret that. Thankfully, I came out on the other side. I hope my lungs are repairing themselves now.

Michelle Monaghan

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Look, I like to fantasize that there's more to reality than what we have here, and that's why, from a young age, I just loved Philip K. Dick's books.

Don Coscarelli

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My heroes always are mostly my parents - my father especially, and my mom, who's passed on already. My dad is a very strong man, and by him being educated, and a principal and school superintendent over 37 years, he plays such a big role in my life.

Dikembe Mutombo

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I'm not concerned about weapons of mass destruction.

Douglas Feith

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It's hard for me to show work while I'm writing, because other people's comments will influence what happens.

Donna Tartt

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When I'm on set, I know what I want.

Dee Rees

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One of your tasks is to separate the 'personal' from the 'substantive.' The two can become confused, especially if someone rubs the President wrong.

Donald Rumsfeld

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When I was a kid, I used to be afraid of the dark. I would stand at my door, turn the light off and dive into bed.

Brian Krause

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