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- Nov 07, 2020
Able Quotes
On capability, readiness and what makes action possible.
These quotes touch on being able to act: governments expected to give straight answers, leaders imagined thinking more imaginatively, and allies working to restore the unity needed to act together. For more, see our Being quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Fight
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- Nov 07, 2020
Teenagers want to be able to fight for what's right - but finding out what's right is now 90 percent of the battle.
- Medicine
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- Nov 07, 2020
I actually consider myself as totally privileged to be able to serve science and medicine in a global fashion, because science and medicine know no boundaries.
- Feeling
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- Nov 07, 2020
A big part of being an actress specifically is feeling entitled to your artistic opinion, feeling that it means something, and being able to stand by it.
- Like
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- Nov 07, 2020
Women are able to fit public service into their lives. Once they find out they like it and can do it, there is plenty of room to grow.
- Never
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- Nov 07, 2020
I will never be able to say 'Yeah, O.K., I'm good,' you know? I will always want more, and more, and more.
- Know
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- Nov 07, 2020
I know it's a cheesy thing to say, but I just want everyone to be able to get along.
- Confidence
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- Nov 07, 2020
Being able to rely on the matches I've won - at first they surprised me - but I've slowly been able to build confidence.
- Beautiful Thing
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- Nov 07, 2020
With this business, you have to learn to go with the flow. Not being able to grow in comfort is a beautiful thing when you're uncomfortable, so just embrace it and roll with it, and you'll come out stronger.
- Own
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- Nov 07, 2020
I listened to Billie Holiday a lot in order to learn to sing. She remains one of the extraordinary jazz singers. But my intent is to become my own voice, to be able to interpret these songs in my own way.
- Creativity
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- Nov 07, 2020
The best thing about my job is meeting people who are able to express their creativity in a way that suits them and gives them purpose.
- Getting
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've only gotten directly offered two or three movies, ever. I don't have the luxury of being able to say no a lot, and I don't really have the luxury of just getting to pick and choose certain things. If I did, I probably would choose even more different roles than I've played.
- Hands
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm from Denver, and there is really nothing acting-wise to do there except for theater. I did everything I could get my hands on until I was able to make it to L.A.
- Like
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- Nov 07, 2020
I don't want to look back and be like, 'You had it all, and you weren't even present for it. You weren't able to enjoy it.' I want to be here, be now and be grateful.
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
I am lucky enough to be married to a personal trainer. He's able to whip me into shape pretty quickly.
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
I am so lucky that throughout my career I've been able to play such different characters.
- Beautiful Thing
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- Nov 07, 2020
Not being able to grow in comfort is a beautiful thing when you're uncomfortable, so just embrace it and roll with it, and you'll come out stronger.
- Great
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- Nov 07, 2020