Centreville Quotes & Sayings

I am going to write my symphony; I'm just going to start tomorrow. — Steven Pressfield

But, as the ninth-century cultural critic Jahiz wrote, 'Some people who affect asceticism and self denial are uneasy and embarrassed when cunt, cock and fucking are mentioned but most men you find like that are without knowledge, honour, nobility or dignity.'2 I have certainly not played up these features of the narrative, — Hugh Kennedy

It's really necessary for the United States to continue to give strong leadership to the Middle East peace process, supported by European countries at the same time. — William Hague

Every writer should know their target. Aim for the heart ~ hit that and all which follows is sheer ecstasy. — Muse

It is a principle that the right to a thing gives a right to the means without which it could not be used, that is to say, that the means follow their end. — Thomas Jefferson

There's nothing that beats proving you're funny by making a funny thing, and right now there are huge outlets for that, with You Tube and all the other stuff online. — Louis C.K.

Consistency in life is so important for success. It stems from taking what we are doing seriously. — Tsem Tulku

Reporting in general makes me pretty nervous. But I realized: all the amazing work experiences of my life were thanks to reporting. So that forces you to go do it. — Joel Stein

I grew up in Michigan, in a very small town, Centreville. In my graduating class, I had like 92 people. — Verne Troyer

I would rather have an inferiority complex and be pleasantly surprised, than have a superiority complex and be rudely awakened. — Vanna Bonta

I think one of the greatest compliments I've ever received was when a young kid came backstage at Joe's Pub, when I had the "Bronx In Blue" album out. He said, "What Jimmy Reed did for you, you do for me." — Dion DiMucci

Having a Hummer is stupid. It's stupid to waste that much gas. It's stupid to waste that much money on gas. It's stupid to parade your insecurities on public roads. Hummers are stupid-looking. — Penn Jillette

Hundreds of studies have shown that people overrate their health, leadership ability, intelligence, professional competence, sporting prowess, and managerial skills. People also hold the nonsensical belief that they are inherently lucky. Most people think they are more likely than the average person to attain a good first job, to have gifted children, and to live to a ripe old age. They also think that they are less likely than the average person to be the victim of an accident, crime, disease, depression, unwanted pregnancy, or earthquake. Why — Steven Pinker

I think that pain gives us appreciation of joy - it's a package deal. And I definitely think that the joys of life far outweigh the pain. — Frederick Lenz

I wanted to prove that I could do something, so I made a short film. That was in fact my main concern, to be able to show that I could do one. — Luc Besson

It's better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money. — P. J. O'Rourke