"Humor has been the balm of my life, but it's been reserved for those close to me, not part of the public Lana."

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Source : Lana Turner (1982). “Lana--the lady, the legend, the truth”, Dutton Adult

Lana Turner

“I wasnt born with a silver spoon in my mouth”
“I know something about dread myself, and appreciate the elaborate systems with which some people fill the void, appreciate all the opiates of the people, whether they are as accessible as alcohol and ***** and promiscuity or as hard to come by as faith in God or History.”
“That term's definitely got a negative aura to it, because people think a diva is somebody with an attitude who demands things all the time. Of course there is that type of diva, but my idea of a diva has always been a singer - whether male or female - who gets on that stage and captivates you with their presence and their voice.”
“Thank you, God, for the dignity and beauty of self. The precious innate self. The only thing that can't be taken from us. The only thing we really own.”

Source : Marjorie Holmes (1991). “Inspirational Writings of Marjorie Holmes Deluxe Jacketed Edition”, Bbs Publishing Corporation
“There's something about looking at Super 8 films that is so evocative. You could argue it's the resolution of the film somehow because they aren't crystal clear and perfect,so there is a kind of gauzy layer between you and what you see. You could argue it's the silence of them. You could say it's the sound of the projector that creates a moodiness. But there's something about looking at analog movies that's infinitely more powerful than digital.”
“I think it's a mistake to work on success in career. I've worked on my passions obsessively. How can I say what I want to say more precisely than the last time I said it? Success is such an elusive concept. When you work for it, I think you get it in a way you might regret it.”

Source : "Discovery: K’Naan" by Royal Young, www.interviewmagazine.com. January 27, 2012.
“I still have the desire to succeed, and I've always felt success is measured by what you've done in the win column, not top 10s.”

Source : "Hale Irwin, 66, has 45 years of S.F. history". Interview with Ron Kroichick, www.sfgate.com. October 26, 2011.
“If liberty has any meaning it means freedom to improve.”

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