Cal Ripken, Jr. Quotes

Even though my dad was a manager in the minor leagues, I still traveled around with him and saw it from the field out. Now, as an owner, you're kind of looking from the whole baseball activity from outside in, from a fan's perspective.

Cal Ripken, Jr.

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I will give away at least half my wealth during my lifetime and after my death. In the meantime, I'll continue to grow my wealth as much as possible so that the amount I bequeath to charities and worthy causes can be as substantial as possible.

John Caudwell

DeathGrowWealthWillPossible

At the time I came along, Hollywood's idea of teen movies meant there had to be a lot of nudity, usually involving boys in pursuit of sex, and pretty gross overall. Either that or a horror movie. And the last thing Hollywood wanted in their teen movies was teenagers!

John Hughes

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'Belle de Jour' is a film I loved and watched almost continuously because the style fascinated me.

Jeanne Damas

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Because I went to Chouinard, which then became CalArts, I became a multi-discipline artist - it wasn't just about painting, it was about media and performance.

John Van Hamersveld

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It is true that power corrupts. The hope at the polling stations and the actions of the elected representatives, unfortunately, often turn to be opposite. The power of ballot turns into the power of wallet. Some law-makers become law-breakers.

Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

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The show I did in England catered to a broad range of people. I like that. I don't want nouveau cult status, though I know we've got that sort of audience in the states.

Tracey Ullman

PeopleKnowWantAudienceStatus

My dad was a builder, so I didn't have any connection to the arts at all. I never really considered film as a career, but I knew I didn't want to be a builder.

Roger Deakins

ConnectionCareerWantNeverArts

In 2015, an opera opened about me and Justice Antonin Scalia. It's called 'Scalia/Ginsburg.' The composer, Derrick Wang, has degrees in music from Harvard and Yale. Enrolled in law school, he was reading dueling opinions by me and Justice Scalia and decided he could compose an appealing comic opera from them.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

MusicJusticeSchoolMeLawReading

I don't mind being distracted.

Ruth Rendell

MindBeingDistracted

I believe that when we ask to be led, we are led, and there's nothing too small or esoteric for spiritual help.

Julia Cameron

SpiritualSmallBelieveHelpNothing

Ultimately, change will happen when problems persist and enough people are concerned.

Liu Xiaobo

ChangePeopleProblemsEnoughWill

If I'm in the 'hood, I like Chef Creole's Haitian rice and stewed chicken.

DJ Khaled

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