"People who can change and change again are so much more reliable and happier than those who canâ€™t"

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Source : Stephen Fry (2011). “Moab Is My Washpot”, p.284, Soho Press

Stephen Fry

“I signed contracts when I didn't know what that meant. I thought I'd get residuals off of the shows I've been on: History Channel, Discovery, Dateline, Johnny Carson, etc. It's the only regret I have in life. If I got residuals, I wouldn't be shucking oysters now, though I do love my job.”
“There is no trusting appearances.”
“I hired Sarah Palin because she was hot and got ratings.”

Source : "Sarah Palin landed job at Fox News because 'she was hot and got good ratings': Roger Ailes". Interview with Frazier Moore, www.nydailynews.com. October 5, 2011.
“In my experience, whatever happens clings to us like barnacles on the hull of a ship, slowing us slightly, both uglifying and giving us texture. You can scrape all you want, you can, if you have money, hire someone else to scrape, but the barnacles will come back or at least leave a blemish on the steel.”
“It's weird being an author because it's different than writing songs. You put so much more of yourself out there to be judged because it's a memoir. So when the reviews come in, they all feel really personal. Some people are just going to hate you no matter what. Personally, I never believe good reviews. When people tell me they love the book, I just shrug and say, "Yeah, whatever." My shrink says it's all about the love within. You have to love yourself or you'll never be able to accept compliments from anyone.”

Source : Source: www.avclub.com
“I like to work with people that I like hanging out with, that I admire, that are really smart and talented, and we can problem solve together.”
“The major challenge of most executives is not understanding the practice of leadership - it is practicing their understanding of leadership.”
“One outcome is almost certain. Extremism stands to benefit enormously from an uncalculated adventure in Iraq,.”

Source : "Iraq vows to cooperate on prohibited missiles". cnn.com. February 19, 2003.

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