"That which is painful sharpens one's love."

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Source : Andrew Davidson (2008). “The Gargoyle”, p.131, Anchor

Andrew Davidson

#Painful Quotes

“When you grow up with a name like Brad Thor, people expect you to be 6-foot-4 and a pile of muscles.”
“I have no idea what the U.S. intends to do further there and what would be the reaction of the Iraqi people. I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.”
“It never was my thinking that made the big money for me. It always was my sitting.”
“A man can take a little bourbon without getting drunk, but if you hold his mouth open and pour in a quart, he's going to get sick on it.”
“I enjoyed every bit of the evening. I may not drink scotch or smoke a cheroot again, but I shall always cherish the fact that I did those things. The adventure is well worth the disappointing experience.”
“I don't try to get players emotionally up for a game; it creates too many peaks and valleys... I strive for even keel; they will get up for the big games.”
“Such is an actor's life. We must ride the waves of every film, barfing occasionally, yet maintain our dignity, even as the bulk of our Herculean efforts are keel-hauled before our very eyes.”
“Blues, rock and hip hop are more about a lifestyle and culture than notes on a page.”

Source : "Jake Shimabukuro On His Ukulele Heroes, ‘Rolling In The Deep,’ And His Dream Song To Cover". Interview with Hallie Sekoff, www.huffingtonpost.com. November 29, 2012.

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