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"The problem is that replacement of Quantum Mechanics by Quantum Field Theory is still very demanding."

"Although I know a lot of the previous shuttle flights, in theory, had their tasks laid out; but there were still some changes that came along for them."

"The theory of founder effects does not explain how novel features like plumage traits arise."

"I have this theory- that if we're told we're bad, then that's the only ideal we'll ever have."

"Never abandon a theory that explains something until you have a theory that explains more."

"It doesn't matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn't matter how smart you are. If it doesn't agree with experiment, it's wrong."

"You know very well that unless you're a scientist, it's much more important for a theory to be shapely, than for it to be true."

"My theory is this; I'm not a political songwriter. I'm an honest songwriter."
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"Stadium rock and commercial rock are the opposite of what poetry needs. An audience of around 200 is ideal for poetry."

"I use the language I use to my friends. They wouldn't believe me if I used some high-flown literary language. I want them to believe me."

"Written poetry is different. Best thing is to see it in performance first, then read it. Performance is more provocative."

"I use rock and jazz and blues rhythms because I love that music. I hope my poetry has a relationship with good-time rock'n roll."

"There have always been poets who performed. Blake sang his Songs of Innocence and Experience to parties of friends."
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