Frances O'Grady Quotes

RFK was a compelling figure because he was willing to challenge his audiences, and in turn connect with them in a unique way. Kennedy showed that our values define us and can inspire others to believe in the possibility of change and a better society.

Frances O'Grady

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ChangeChallengeSocietyBelieveWay

It's nice to see a friendly face or have someone know your name.

Jillionaire

FaceNameSomeoneKnowNiceSee

I was born in 1968 and grew up in my grandmother's house in suburban Connecticut, where I was convinced a ghost named Virgil lived in the attic.

Jennifer McMahon

HouseBornGrandmotherUpLived

It's easy to say young people should believe in themselves, but the number one thing is recognizing that it's a journey, that you have to build confidence in yourself.

Andrew Shue

ConfidenceJourneyYourselfPeople

Acting may be how I've made my living, but music has always been my passion.

John Corbett

MusicPassionActingLivingAlways

As long as you are a trusted source of news, the distribution channel doesn't matter as much. If we have to move to tablets or phones, that's fine.

Steve Capus

LongYouNewsMatterPhonesSource

I always squirm when I read what's called 'creative nonfiction,' and the writer is lobbing gobs of emotion and language at the world, hoping some of it will stick.

Stewart O'Nan

CreativeWorldLanguageWillEmotion

The Second World War is and was constantly being drudged up by Blair and Bush to rationalize the invasion of Iraq.

Robert Fisk

WarWorldUpBeingSecondInvasion

The natural response of the old-timers is to build a strong moral wall against the outside. This is where the world starts to be painted in black and white, saints inside, and sinners outside the wall.

Mary Douglas

Black And WhiteWorldStrongBlack

Music is a performing art, as any Native American will tell you. It isn't there in the score.

Michael Tippett

MusicArtAmericanYouWillTell

In Pakistan, the right to go to school is not a given. In the more rural areas, a girl is born, married off as early as 9 years old, and basically lives life under the control of men.

Janine di Giovanni

LifeGirlMenSchoolControlEarly

I know a lot of people feel like they get eaten alive by New York, but I feel it more as a father figure or something - this huge presence watching over me. I definitely feel better and work freer here.

Dev Hynes

WorkFatherNew YorkPeopleMeFeel

I love my nice things, but I'm still the Welsh family girl.

Bonnie Tyler

FamilyLoveGirlNiceThingsStill

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