"I know something about performing. I know that when it seems like the avalanche is about to roll over you, you face into it and keep both arms swimming as hard as you can. You smile and you sell it."

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Source : Jillian Lauren (2010). “Some Girls: My Life in a Harem”, p.68, Penguin

Jillian Lauren

#Swimming Quotes #Over You Quotes #Arms Quotes

“Atheist leader Madalyn Murray O'Hair was murdered. Jon Murray and Robin Murray-O'Hair were also murdered by individuals involved with the atheist organization.”
“Home run hitters strike out a lot.”
“The greatest destroyer of peace is abortion.”
“The court doesn't follow public opinion. The court's views are radically out of step with public opinion.”
“To me there's no doubt I will be fighting for victory.”
“The integrative tendencies of the individual are incomparably more dangerous than his self-assertive tendencies.”
“The most potent and sacred command which can be laid upon any artist is the command: wait.”
“The brain is the organ of destiny. It holds within its humming mechanism secrets that will determine the future of the human race.”

Source : Wilder Penfield (1963). “The second career: with other essays and addresses”

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