"I heard the opening bar of 'Help' as I headed down Polk Street. Every single time I've heard that tune I've taken it as some message from God, a warning of things to come, a perfect description of my mashed-potato character"

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Source : Oscar Zeta Acosta (2013). “Autobiography of a Brown Buffalo”, p.51, Vintage

Oscar Zeta Acosta

#Taken Quotes #Character Quotes #Perfect Quotes

“We are in desperate need of a well-done romantic lesbian comedy.”
“In many ways, unexpected results are what have most inspired my photography.”

Source : Harold Eugene Edgerton, Estelle Jussim, Gus Kayafas (1987). “Stopping Time: The Photographs of Harold Edgerton”, Harry N Abrams Incorporated
“Individual believers are not to usurp the role of civil government and judge people who are offensive.”
“If people recognize me from The Vampire Diaries, they just give me that look that's like, "I think I know you. I think I saw you boxing in 1912, but I'm not sure," because it was such a short-lived run.”

Source : "Cassidy Freeman Talks LONGMIRE, SMALLVILLE, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES and Her Band, THE REAL D’COY". Interview with Christina Radish, collider.com. June 24, 2012.
“The Boogeyman is your conscience. The Boogeyman is the result of your own bad behavior. I love this Boogeyman.”
“Believe me when I say that some of the most amazing music in history was made on equipment that's not as good as what you own right now.”
“I'm having a nice cold pint and waiting for this to blow over.”
“You have to be a little patient if you're an artist. People don't always get you the first time.”

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