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The chances of each of us coming into existence are infinitesimally small, and even though we shall all die some day, we should count ourselves fantastically lucky to get our decades in the sun. "
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Richard Dawkins
The quote by Richard Dawkins reflects on the incredible improbability of our existence. Every person born is a result of countless generations of ancestors who managed to survive and reproduce, despite numerous challenges such as disease, accidents, and competition for resources. The chance that any…
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I have a very wonderful bath ritual. "
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Michael Bastian
Michael Bastian’s statement about his wonderful bath ritual suggests that he finds great pleasure or significance in taking baths. This simple act serves as a way to relax, rejuvenate, and perhaps even reflect on various aspects of life. The phrase highlights how personal routines or rituals can bri…
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I always knew how to cook and at one point in my career where I had done nine television pilots before Three’s Company and they all failed, I just got discouraged. "
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Suzanne Somers
In her reflection on her career journey, Suzanne Somers speaks about her early experiences with television and how she turned to cooking as a personal skill. She mentions that before achieving success with "Three's Company," she had attempted nine other television pilot programs which did not succee…
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The main thing is to be in the quarter-finals and it doesn’t matter if you play beautiful football or if you’re playing ugly football, you have to win. "
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Jose Fonte
In the realm of football, winning often takes precedence over style or aesthetic appeal on the field. This sentiment suggests that players and coaches should focus primarily on achieving their goals—such as advancing to the quarter-finals of a competition—and not be overly concerned with how they ac…
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Hitman does well and it certainly does well enough to survive, but at the same time I don’t want to involve the character into the DC Universe even if it meant more sales, to the point where we sort of upset the balance that we have at the moment. "
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Garth Ennis
In the statement under discussion, Garth Ennis expresses his thoughts on expanding a character's presence beyond its existing framework, specifically within the context of the DC Universe. He acknowledges that while the adaptation has been successful and commercially viable, he believes it should no…
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‘Chewing Gum’ is a sitcom set on an estate in east London. Its central character is a girl from a Pentecostal background who decides to embark on a more worldly lifestyle – it’s about adolescence 10 years too late. In my dreams, everybody is watching it, finding out about my world and realising it’s not what they imagined. That it’s not terrifying. "
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Michaela Coel
In her statement, Michaela Coel discusses a sitcom called "Chewing Gum" that she has created, which centers around a young woman from an evangelical Christian background who decides to adopt a more secular and worldly lifestyle. This character's journey reflects the experiences of adolescence but se…
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Election Day outside of big cities is different. For one thing, there are so few people in my town that each individual vote really does matter, and several local races have been decided by as many votes as you can count on one hand. "
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Susan Orlean
In Susan Orlean's observation, she highlights a unique aspect of voting in small towns where each individual vote carries significant weight. Unlike large cities with numerous voters, smaller communities have fewer people participating in elections, making it possible for just a handful of votes to …
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When one has retired from the ranks of American domestic political consulting, as I have, you are not really allowed to just quit. You become emeritus, of counsel, senior status, and God knows what. "
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James Carville
In the world of American political consulting, stepping down from active roles does not mean retiring quietly or ceasing all professional activities. Instead, it often involves taking on new titles such as "emeritus," "of counsel," or "senior status." These positions suggest a continued presence and…
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As an actor, there’s very little you can do if people don’t want to see you. Just getting yourself into the room to audition is tough. "
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Domhnall Gleeson
In the acting world, an actor's success often hinges on their ability to secure auditions, which can be a challenging process. The quote suggests that even when an actor manages to get noticed and lands an audition, there are still significant hurdles ahead if industry professionals or audiences are…
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If I’m faster, I’m going to catch more balls. If I catch more balls, I save more runs for the team. "
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Tommy Pham
In baseball, fielding plays a crucial role in determining the outcome of games. A player's ability to catch more balls can directly impact their team's success by preventing runs from scoring. This concept is straightforward: if a player moves faster and reacts quicker to incoming balls, they are li…