Moreno Quotes & Sayings

I used to second guess myself all the time. I can sit there and work in circles when I'm nervous about what I'm doing. — Chino Moreno

Despite what many nutritionists have preached for years, rapid weight-loss diets can be healthy if done correctly and can work wonders on reducing pounds and inches in just days. — Mike Moreno

I just happened to wind up in a metal band when I was 15. — Chino Moreno

The philosophical point of view of the average man - if that term may be applied to his naive realism - has a claim to the highest consideration.
— Alejandro Moreno

I've always tried to stay clear of being labeled, putting a label on what type of music that I make. — Chino Moreno

This book is written for the professional writer who is making a living, but just barely. It is also for the aspiring writer who is looking for a niche. And for all the writers-in-between who would like to get paid well for writing. Entering the world of corporate communications is not selling out - it is an opportunity to sharpen your skills, practice your craft, and pay the rent, all at the same time! — Mary Moreno

Freedom of inner thought bears sanctuary mind.
Imagination's sight will never bare you blind~ — Lisa Moreno

People tell me I look good these days. I look good because I feel good. I know people who are older than I am who are twenty-five ... It's all about attitude. To me, age is just a number. — Rita Moreno

Anything I do with Team Sleep, I'd do with Deftones as well. — Chino Moreno

A chance to work with the guys from Isis sounded like a lot of fun. I've always been into the atmospheric sounds they had created with that project and felt my sense of melody would meld well with theirs. — Chino Moreno

I hurt people, once.'
'Did they deserve to be hurt?'
Grandma touched Meche's chin. 'Don't they always, when you're a girl? — Silvia Moreno-Garcia

For me, the best part of being in a band is playing shows, all the raw energy. — Chino Moreno

In Courtney Moreno's In Case of Emergency the working class save the world and themselves. A wonderful first book! — Ali Liebegott

I think a lot of bands are influenced by religious symbolism and not even necessarily Christianity or Catholicism. — Chino Moreno

The reason there weren't any, I am surmising, is that a lot of Latin kids, Latino kids, in those days didn't have the money to take those kind of classes. — Rita Moreno

Retirement is just
not in my DNA. — Rita Moreno

I grew up in the eighties; that's probably why I like some of the earlier electronic from Kraftwerk to all throughout new wave and things like that. — Chino Moreno

Why can't music be magic? Aren't spells just words you repeat? And what are songs? Lyrics that play over and over again. The words are like a formula." All — Silvia Moreno-Garcia

The modified Mozart used by Tomatis, Paul, iLs, and others over time in an individualized therapy must be distinguished from claims made in the media in the 1990s that mothers could raise the IQ of their children by having them briefly listen to unfiltered Mozart. This claim was based on a study not of mothers and babies but of college students who listened to Mozart ten minutes a day and improved IQ scores on spatial reasoning tests - an effect that lasted only ten to fifteen minutes! Hype aside, different studies by Gottfried Schlaug, Christo Pantev, Laurel Trainor, Sylvain Moreno, and Glenn Schellenberg have shown that sustained music training, such as learning to play an instrument, can lead to brain change, enhance verbal and math skills, and even modestly increase IQ.] — Norman Doidge

You've got to stop eating unhealthy crap. You've got to eat vegetables, fruit and lean meat. — Mike Moreno

Just remember, you are not alone, in fact you are in a very common place with millions of others. We need to help each other and keep striving to reach our goals. — Mike Moreno

Sometimes I wish I had a girl just to talk to & for her to truly understand how I feel about her being there for me in the first place — Oscar Moreno

So," I said as Cassidy and I headed toward Mr. Moreno's room, "I didn't see any secret messages last night."
"I didn't want to be predictable," Cassidy retorted. "But at least now I know you're paying attention. — Robyn Schneider

I always enjoy rhythms and melodies, but I always use my voice as more of an instrument and less of a soapbox for me to say or to preach. — Chino Moreno

I went to see Mogwai at the Fillmore, and that was both the loudest and quietest concert I've ever been to. — Chino Moreno

I have this natural want to ... when things sound very easy and straightforward, something inside me always makes me want to take a left turn. If it comes to me and it's too simple, there has to be a more complicated route. I will complicate things like that at times. — Chino Moreno

No," he assured her. "The old Alex would've had plenty to say." She lifted an amused eyebrow as he continued. "Old Alex would've instantly hated that douche. — Elizabeth Reyes

The Butcherettes are led by a female singer, and they're sort of wild. — Chino Moreno

You can't, or you shouldn't, be nominated for an Oscar unless you've turned in a performance that's special. — Rita Moreno

A lot of people deal with things that are bad. Once you've been through something, you grow from it and you take a lot in. You can always turn it into something positive. — Chino Moreno

What?" Eric shook his head. "Angel Moreno is into talking to chicks now? When did you turn into a total wuss?"

Angel shrugged, and took another bite of his food.

He avoided looking at Eric; suddenly not sure he wanted to talk about it. "I don't know, dude, she's just cool to hang with, I guess."

Eric nodded, as if he got it. "So, you're not into her? I thought she was pretty hot."

"I'm into her, you ass, just 'cause I didn't bone her the first night. Not all girls are like that, you know."

Eric grinned. "So, you did get shot down. — Elizabeth Reyes

There is a point when a man may swim back to shore, but he was past it. There was nothing left but to be swallowed by the enormity of the sea. — Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Of all the strange phenomena that befell us that year, maybe nothing surprised me more than the sound of that small question rolling out of Seth Moreno's mouth: Want to come? — Karen Thompson Walker

I love some electronic music. I'm not a big fan of dubstep, but there is so much good electronic music out there. — Chino Moreno

As Korn go on, it's the same things - bad childhoods and mean moms. It gets too old after a while. How old is Jonathan? Thirty? How long has it been since he lived with his parents? — Chino Moreno

I learned how to play guitar by playing along to Jane's Addiction records and Smashing Pumpkins records, things you can totally hear if you listen to my guitar. — Chino Moreno

Religion, in any form, is always interesting to me because of how powerful it is. Not even the religion itself, but to the people that follow it ... The effect that it has had on people's minds. — Chino Moreno

Then there's the story of ill-fated love. It's universal. — Rita Moreno

I started my career off replacing Rita Moreno in a Broadway show. — Patricia Mauceri

His heart still hammered away but he was strangely relieved. "Stop saying that, Sarah. You have nothing to be sorry about. This is my fault and intend on fixing it. But I won't let you back out now, sweetheart. I can't. It may not be too late for you but there's no turning back for me."

~Angel~
Forever Mine — Elizabeth Reyes

Forgiving someone only absolves you from holding them accountable. When that person has not truly met that accountability, it is a weakness on your end, Miss Rachael. To forgive when they are unrepentant only relieves you of that responsibility. — Deidre Huesmann

I'm one of the most joyous people I've ever met. — Rita Moreno

He always felt like an untamed animal around Sarah, but lately it was different. She was all he ever thought about, and any time away from her felt too long. Angel closed his eyes and kissed her. Then the words came out without warning. 'I love you, Sarah.' -Angel Moreno — Elizabeth Reyes

My middle name really is perseverance. I've always believed that I had talent, even when I felt like a very inferior sort of person, which I spent a lot of time living my life feeling that I wasn't worthy. But even then I knew that I had something special, and maybe that's what it takes. Maybe people need to have that kind of particular core driving them. But I felt I had talent. — Rita Moreno

Guys, I just want to remind you I have to be home by seven," Daniela said. "I'm also not allowed to do any Satanic stuff." Sebastian — Silvia Moreno-Garcia

When you hear the first five seconds to a song and you've pretty much heard the whole song, that's kind of a bummer. — Chino Moreno

A dark voice within warned him to stop, but Aaron brushed it off. He flashed Holden a patronizing smile. "All right, then. Why not here? I have no problem giving you a fair fight, considering our history."

Slowly Holden relaxed his arms. There was a dark glimpse of metal, and then he took quick aim with his right hand. The short, lonely barrel of a gun stared Aaron in the eye. Even in his surprised state, Aaron could see what he was up against. An innocuous-looking Remington 1911, its wood-grip base outdated in style, but its precision and reliability lauded throughout the years.

"Considering our history," Holden said through his teeth, "I have no interest in fair. — Deidre Huesmann

And that was that. You don't get to rewind your life like a tape and splice it back together, pretending it never knotted and tore, when it did and you know it did. — Silvia Moreno-Garcia

To write lyrics and sing stuff used to be a real chore for me, especially before this 'Diamond Eyes' record. I was spending years making records. — Chino Moreno

The garden is doing so well, we have so many greens and radishes that everyone is enjoying. Also, we are using one square as a compost bin, the Green Team is collecting food waste at lunch. Things are looking great, a huge thank you again. — Mike Moreno

When was the last time you saw a musical about people at war with each other? — Rita Moreno

I want to talk about my band, you know what I mean? I don't want to talk about other bands. — Chino Moreno

It is through art that we will prevail and we will endure. It lives on after us and defines us as people. — Rita Moreno

I deliberately state my age because it keeps me honest. I think lying is a bad idea. Sooner or later, someone's going to catch you. — Rita Moreno

This is my idea of heaven, coming home and watching the news. — Rita Moreno

I don't have much history - I've got Rosie Perez, Jennifer Lopez, Rita Moreno. That's it. That's the history of Latin women in Hollywood, really. — Michelle Rodriguez

Bigger than life is not difficult for me. I am bigger than life. — Rita Moreno

I've always had a deep passion for a lot of early electronic and sampled music. — Chino Moreno

I don't watch TV. In my spare time, if I have any, I want to make music. — Chino Moreno

To Lovecraft, a tainted past is the rotten core from which present-day horror germinates. — Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Our lives are inpired by the dreams we have from the earliest stages of our youth. When you combine passion and hard work, then success is always possible. While no road is ever straight, dedication and persistance will always lead you to your dreams. — Arte Moreno

A band like Depeche Mode would go out and record them hitting a trash can with a steel rod or something and recording it. And that would be one of their sounds of the drums. I love the creativeness of that kind of really raw sampling. — Chino Moreno

They made me use an accent, which I wasn't thrilled about because a lot of us, obviously, don't have them. — Rita Moreno

Anyone and everyone can and will succeed. — Mike Moreno

It's fun, working with different people, everybody works differently. When I have time off from music, I want to make other music. That's what I do, that's what's fun, that's what makes me happy. — Chino Moreno

I'm 81 and I'm in the prime of my life. — Rita Moreno

He didn't say a word and she didn't ask anything else, just ran her fingers through his hair until his breathing began to calm. Without letting go of her or even pulling away to face her he finally whispered against her ear, "Please don't leave me. I promise I'll try harder." Slowly he pulled away and their eyes met. "I'm nothing without you, Izzy. — Elizabeth Reyes

Saying "Oh, I've already ruined my good eating for today. I'll just eat crap." is like saying "Oh, I dropped my phone on the floor. I'll just smash it till it breaks. — Mike Moreno

A big problem for me was opening for Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park, two bands that wouldn't exist if it weren't for me, straight up! — Chino Moreno

It's all experience; not anything original — Francisco Moreno

'The 17 Day Diet' keeps your body and metabolism guessing. I call this 'body confusion.' — Mike Moreno

When I see old friends, I'm very excited. — Chino Moreno

Brand-new research suggests that the faster you take weight off, the longer you keep it off. Now that's a reason for dieters everywhere to rejoice. — Mike Moreno

Deftones is always my main focus. I've been doing it the longest and it's definitely a priority. I think of these as projects. It's not like I'm unfulfilled with a need to find another outlet. I look at it as making music with my friends, and I'm blessed that they're great musicians. — Chino Moreno

Love dies in different ways. For most, it is a slow, agonizing death. Meche, however, cut her love the same way the executioner might chop a head: with a single, accurate swing. — Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Luis Moreno Ocampo, chief prosecutor of the international criminal court, wrote in 2006: International humanitarian law and the Rome statute permit belligerents to carry out proportionate attacks against military objectives, even when it is known that some civilian deaths or injuries will occur. A crime occurs if there is an intentional attack directed against civilians (principle of distinction) ... or an attack is launched on a military objective in the knowledge that the incidental civilian injuries would be clearly excessive in relation to the anticipated military advantage (principle of proportionality). — Anonymous

I grew up listening to so much different pop and stuff other than just aggressive music. — Chino Moreno

Deja vu is one of the weirdest things that happens to me. It boggles my mind. — Chino Moreno

Old Korn records had so much intensity. — Chino Moreno

J.L. Moreno was a pioneer of twentieth-century theater and psychotherapy. A remarkable work, Impromptu Man should be required reading for therapists and dramatists alike. — Jeffrey K. Zeig

Discipline is freedom. It is you getting yourself to do what you really want to do. — Patricia Moreno

When you're younger, you have a lot more aggression. — Chino Moreno

I have a feeling a lot of the records I grew up listening to and the records I still like, as hard as musicians worked making them, I feel like they were really enjoying what they were going through. They weren't just going through the process. You can tell that with certain things that you listen to. — Chino Moreno