"Dead, we are revealed in our true dimensions, and they are surprisingly modest."

-- Michael Cunningham

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“Footballers are an easy target. They are offered big lines of credit. Every sport is vulnerable; its such a big gambling industry, and there are problems with syndicates in other countries.”
“Human comedy is more profound than tragedy. In tragedy we die and it is very sad. In comedy we avoid death, and it is even sadder.”
“In wartime, the degree of patriotism is directly proportional to distance from the front.”
“You could look out the window today, see the sky raining fire, and say that it has all been for nothing, everything we've ever done, because now we've lost. But folk were born and lived and knew friendship and music in this city, ugly as it is, and all across this land that we fought for. Some grew old, and others were less lucky. Many bore children and raised them, and had the pleasure of making them, too, and we gave them that for as long as we could. Who has ever done more, my friend?”
“When Fred Astaire danced, everything in this world was perfect.”
“Ever since I was old enough to remember my own actions, I realized that when I am passionate about something, I must do it 130%, regardless of what other passions I may already be pursuing.”
“In theater, you have a rehearsal period and you know just who to be.”
“If you would persuade, you must appeal to interest rather than intellect.”

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