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H. L. Mencken Quotes

Nevertheless, it is even harder for the average ape to believe that he has descended from man.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: writer
Nationality: american
Birth: September 12, 1880 - January 29, 1956

Topics

Man Believe Average Even He Ape

On the defensive end, I have to do my job.

Job End Defensive

I was not a politician.

All the world old is queer save thee and me, and even thou art a little queer.

Art Me World Old Little Even

People ask me how I am so fearless on a ladder and how I have no fear in the ring. And the answer to that question is a bit complicated. I used to have no fear, but that is no longer true. With a wife and two girls at home, I'm more afraid now than ever.

Fear Home Wife I Am People Fearless

I cleaned up my act because otherwise I would have kicked the bucket.

Up Act Because Bucket Would Kicked

Being on 'Idol,' you have no choice but to be an open book.

Book You Choice Open Being Idol

I think everyone roots for the underdog.

Johnny Knoxville

Roots Underdog Think Everyone

The world of fashion and fine arts in New York really took me by surprise, and photography has helped me through a period of personal turmoil. I am glad when people like my portfolio, but its aim is - or was - to keep me at peace.

Peace I Am New York People Fashion

When we were doing shows in the mid-'90s, the audiences were 95% black. What's happened now is the gentrification of hip-hop. A lot of cities passed ordinances that made it hard for black audiences to gather in large groups. Clubs are more open to hip-hop now 'cause it's the same crowd that goes to rock shows.

Black Doing Now Hip-Hop Rock Hard

I like the seamy underbelly of things.

I think that an artist should be a skilled craftsman.

Think Artist Craftsman I Think

My dad designed houses and was an architect for many years.

Years Architect Many Houses Designed

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