- Nov 07, 2020
Being Quotes
On identity, openness and staying true to yourself.
This set of quotes explores what it means to simply be: holding onto a child's spontaneity, embracing honesty that feels inappropriate in creative work, or aging with flexibility instead of resistance. For more on self-belief, see our Able quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- History
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- Nov 07, 2020
The most widely criticised singers in the history of opera, Maria Callas and Franco Corelli, happen also to be the best singers. I am honoured for being part of their group.
- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020
I have had the good fortune of being able to sing with many of the finest voices in the world, and for someone who loves voices as I do, this is an enormous privilege.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I was a youngster, I and people like us, who are educated and progressive-minded, did not take interest in politics. But then I realised that half of the parliament is being run by politicians with criminal records.
- Feel
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- Nov 07, 2020
Here's probably a short answer - I never feel in this piece that I'm stepping out and being Andrea Martin. I always feel like I'm Golde, so whatever Golde would do within those realms, that's what I would do.
- Job
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- Nov 07, 2020
Someday perhaps I'll have to get a grownup job... but for now I'm having too much fun being a reporter.
- Dinner
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- Nov 07, 2020
Just being able to go out to dinner at the trendiest restaurants - in Italy, I can't do that.
- My Own
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- Nov 07, 2020
I used to watch Juninho's free-kicks without being able to figure out how he hit them. I tried and tried until, eventually, I came up with my own way to strike them.
- More
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I was younger, I used to try to fit in, but now I'm much more comfortable with just being myself.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
David Suchet's Poirot was very charming, and, when I'm away in the U.S., those series remind me of being in Britain and being British on a Sunday night.
- Glued
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I was growing up, there wasn't too much technology. There weren't so many channels that we were glued to on TV. We had to go outside and create our games. Kids had the habit of being active and exercising, just enjoying the fresh air.
- Everything
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- Nov 07, 2020