"I do feel pretty lucky that I'm not so great at playing and singing, it forces me to make sure I've really got something worth presenting because I can't rely on any kind of virtuosity to dazzle people with."

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Source : Source: therumpus.net

Jeffrey Lewis

#People Quotes #Singing Quotes #Lucky Quotes

“Shooting a television show is hard enough, and it takes a lot of time away from your personal life and your family life.”

Source : Interview with Christina Radish, collider.com. May 12, 2014.
“We must take proactive steps to promote democracy and human rights abroad.”
“The things that happen are an earthquake, another bomb in Iraq, some big jolt on Wall Street in oil prices, and then you have some new study on drought patterns from climate change. Or another little incremental improvement in photovoltaics. Where do those fit in to the daily stream? They don't.”
“Scripture is the thing I like to share with people more than anything. My prayer reality is quite kooky. I have this very unique dialogue with the Lord. I utilize my own sort of street vocabulary - nothing slang that would be unacceptable.”
“I'm strong because I know my weaknesses. I'm wise because I've been foolish. I laugh because I've known sadness.”
“Fear brings failure; faith brings success. It's just that simple.”

Source : Ernest Holmes (2007). “Creative Mind”, p.9, Penguin
“I'm kind of this control freak that likes to create his own hells before the real one can get to him”
“Unquestionably, it was going to be highly dangerous. Yet I felt it was quite natural to jump at the task. After all, if you don't like action and excitement, you don't go into police work. And, what the hell, I figured, nobody lives forever!”

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