- Soldiers
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- Nov 07, 2020
Over Quotes
On endings, control, and what's left after.
These over quotes touch on shrugging off bad reviews, a joke about a composer's career peaking absurdly young, and the physical toll of years spent touring. Another reflects on the discomfort of having no control over what ends up on screen. See Control for more on that last idea.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Nothing
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- Nov 07, 2020
I love what I do. If I had my time over again, I'd probably do it for nothing.
- Bouncing
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- Nov 07, 2020
At certain historic moments, grandparents took on childrearing responsibilities. In many cultures, they still do. Chinese grandparents who are able to retire at 55 are seen all over Beijing bouncing grandbabies. In the United States, we can't afford to retire at 55.
- Prefer
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- Nov 07, 2020
I prefer love over sex.
- Preservation
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- Nov 07, 2020
Life has an absolute value and its preservation takes precedence over other commandments.
- Money
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- Nov 07, 2020
I would not refuse to play for my country over money.
- Most
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- Nov 07, 2020
In Hollywood, it seems that the people least successful at being married are the ones most eager to tie the knot over and over again.
- Fear
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- Nov 07, 2020
Public speaking is the number-one fear... even over death!
- Nov 07, 2020
I based in Brazil, Sao Paulo, but I come very often to the states, and I travel all over the world.
- Health
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- Nov 07, 2020
In addition, California spends nearly $1 billion a year in Medi-Cal services for an average of 780,000 illegal immigrants a month, over and above emergency health services.
- Decent
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- Nov 07, 2020
A stand-up comedian who's assaultive and decent and has managed a career that has spanned over five decades deserves a documentary.
- Nov 07, 2020