"As a woman in Canada, I get to do whatever I want to do and I'm used to that. I'm used to not having my government tell me my life is going to be restricted because I'm female."

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Deborah Ellis

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“All cruel people describe themselves as paragons of frankness.”

Source : Tennessee Williams (1971). “The Theatre of Tennessee Williams: The milk train doesn't stop here anymore. Kingdom of Earth (The seven descents of Myrtle). Small craft warnings. The two-character play”, p.10, New Directions Publishing
“She jerked away from me like a startled fawn might, if I had a startled fawn and it jerked away from me.”
“I am famous because I am an African American jazz artist.”
“"Mine ain't a selfish affection, you know," said Mr. Toots, in the confidence engendered by his having been a witness of the Captain's tenderness. "It's the sort of thing with me, Captain Gills, that if I could be run over - or - or trampled upon - or - or thrown off a very high place -or anything of that sort - for Miss Dombey's sake, it would be the most delightful thing that could happen to me."”
“All natural disasters are comforting because they reaffirm our impotence, in which, otherwise, we might stop believing. At times it is strangely sedative to know the extent of your own powerlessness.”
“Peter Sellers was just a brilliant actor, and also comedic.”
“The American heroes are wearing camo. That's not me.”

Source : "T.J. Oshie: Five Things to Know About the U.S. Hockey Star" by Andrea Billups, people.com. February 15, 2014.
“I have learned not to take too much notice of those who disapprove of my lifestyle choices, because I know that I was not designed to be part of the crowd. If I am different, I make no apology, and I hope that others will have the courage to be themselves and stand up for what they believe in, fight for those who need protection, love who they want to love, and be proud of it.”

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