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"I had known Cole Porter in Hollywood and New York, spent many a warm hour at his home, and met the talented and original people who were drawn to him."

"I had known Cole Porter in Hollywood and New York, spent many a warm hour at his home, and met the talented and original people who were drawn to him."

Gene Tierney, American Actress

Home, People, Hollywood

14

"I mean, I can get things done if I need to, but I can really be completely irresponsible and procrastinate until the very, very, very bitter end. In fact, sometimes I work better under pressure."

"I mean, I can get things done if I need to, but I can really be completely irresponsible and procrastinate until the very, very, very bitter end. In fact, sometimes I work better under pressure."

Cameron Diaz, American Actress

Work, End, Fact, Pressure

14

"I don't dream my dreams, I live my dreams ... I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR."

"I don't dream my dreams, I live my dreams ... I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR."

Farshad Asl, American Actress

Motivation, Dream, Entrepreneurship, Action, Determination

14

"I'm gonna kill him," Eve said, or at least that was what it sounded like filtered through the pillow.Stake him right in the heart, shove garlic up his ass, and-and-"And what?" (Michael)When did you get home?" Claire demanded.Apparently just in time to hear my funeral plans. I especially like the garlic up the ass. It's...different."

"I'm gonna kill him," Eve said, or at least that was what it sounded like filtered through the pillow.Stake him right in the heart, shove garlic up his ass, and-and-"And what?" (Michael)When did you get home?" Claire demanded.Apparently just in time to hear my funeral plans. I especially like the garlic up the ass. It's...different."

Rachel Caine, Canadian Actress

Fantasy, Humor, Violence, Conflict, Survival

14

"You're just Little Miss Optimist, aren't you? Do you come with accessories, like a glass half full and lemons to make into lemonade, too?"

"You're just Little Miss Optimist, aren't you? Do you come with accessories, like a glass half full and lemons to make into lemonade, too?"

Rachel Caine, Canadian Actress

Optimism, Humor, Positivity, Life

14

"The reason good women like me and flock to my pictures is that there is a little bit of vampire instinct in every woman."

"The reason good women like me and flock to my pictures is that there is a little bit of vampire instinct in every woman."

Theda Bara, American Actress

Woman, Women, Instinct, Reason

14

"How long does it take to see something, to know someone? If you put in years, you realize how little you grasped at the start, even when you thought you knew. We move through life mostly not seeing what is around us, not knowing who is around us, not understanding the forces at play, not understanding ourselves. Unless we stay with it, and maybe this is a movie about staying with it."

"How long does it take to see something, to know someone? If you put in years, you realize how little you grasped at the start, even when you thought you knew. We move through life mostly not seeing what is around us, not knowing who is around us, not understanding the forces at play, not understanding ourselves. Unless we stay with it, and maybe this is a movie about staying with it."

Rebecca Solnit, American Actress

Awareness, Time, Perception, Life, Understanding

14

"As Elizabeth Blackmar and Ray Rosenzweig wrote in their magisterial history of [Central Park in NYC]: 'The issue of demoncratic access to the park has also been raised by the increasing number of homeless New Yorkers. Poor people--from the 'squatters' of the 1850s to the 'tramps' of the 1870s and 1890s to the Hooverville residents of the 1930s--have always turned to the park land for shelter...The growing visibility of homeless people in Central Park osed in the starkest terms the contradiction between Americans' commitment to democratic space and their acquiescence in vast disparities of wealth and power."

"As Elizabeth Blackmar and Ray Rosenzweig wrote in their magisterial history of [Central Park in NYC]: 'The issue of demoncratic access to the park has also been raised by the increasing number of homeless New Yorkers. Poor people--from the 'squatters' of the 1850s to the 'tramps' of the 1870s and 1890s to the Hooverville residents of the 1930s--have always turned to the park land for shelter...The growing visibility of homeless people in Central Park osed in the starkest terms the contradiction between Americans' commitment to democratic space and their acquiescence in vast disparities of wealth and power."

Rebecca Solnit, American Actress

Society, Access, Democracy, Homelessness, Space

14

"When your leadership and legacy are built on love, obstacles are overcome through love's fruit of optimism, foundations are built solid and secure in love's values, and success is achieved through the strength found in love's endurance."

"When your leadership and legacy are built on love, obstacles are overcome through love's fruit of optimism, foundations are built solid and secure in love's values, and success is achieved through the strength found in love's endurance."

Farshad Asl, American Actress

Leadership, Love, Optimism, Strength

14

"Scoot over, man. I don't like you that much." "Dick. That's not what you said last night.""Bite me."

"Scoot over, man. I don't like you that much." "Dick. That's not what you said last night.""Bite me."

Rachel Caine, Canadian Actress

Social, Humor, Conflict, Friendship, Dialogue

14

"Beauty is everything."

"Beauty is everything."

Jorja Fox, American Actress

14

"At the end of each day, write down three things from the day you feel grateful for, and you will attract positive things into your life. Decide today that you are going to get rid of negativity in your life and let positive thoughts take root. Get your brain into a good, happy, grateful and positive mindset daily."

"At the end of each day, write down three things from the day you feel grateful for, and you will attract positive things into your life. Decide today that you are going to get rid of negativity in your life and let positive thoughts take root. Get your brain into a good, happy, grateful and positive mindset daily."

Farshad Asl, American Actress

Mindfulness, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindset, Positivity

14

"We make ourselves large or small, here or there, in our empathies."

"We make ourselves large or small, here or there, in our empathies."

Rebecca Solnit, American Actress

Empathy, Self, Perception, Identity

14

"You couldn't be romantic if your life depended on it." "You know what's lucky? Most bad guys don't ask you to be romantic on command, so that probably won't matter."

"You couldn't be romantic if your life depended on it." "You know what's lucky? Most bad guys don't ask you to be romantic on command, so that probably won't matter."

Rachel Caine, Canadian Actress

Relationship, Romance, Luck, Survival, Realism

14

"We are all born sexual creatures,thank God, but it's a pity so many people despise and crush this natural gift."

"We are all born sexual creatures,thank God, but it's a pity so many people despise and crush this natural gift."

Marilyn Monroe, American Actress

Identity, Sexuality, Nature, Freedom, Body

14

"You are all you will ever have for certain."

"You are all you will ever have for certain."

June Havoc, Canadian Actress

14

"Surround yourself with everything and everyone that will help you feel your best, think your best, do your best, and be your best."

"Surround yourself with everything and everyone that will help you feel your best, think your best, do your best, and be your best."

Farshad Asl, American Actress

Motivation, Support, Positivity, Growth, Well-Being

14

"You know what we call pedestrians in Morganville? Mobile bloodbanks."

"You know what we call pedestrians in Morganville? Mobile bloodbanks."

Rachel Caine, Canadian Actress

Danger, Humor, Darkness, Survival

14

"Money gives you options,Hard work gives you success, Healthy relationships give you a long life, But faith gives you everything!"

"Money gives you options,Hard work gives you success, Healthy relationships give you a long life, But faith gives you everything!"

Farshad Asl, American Actress

Life, Money, Faith, Success, Health

14

"I love that men like to look at women, that they love sports, that they need to know the inner workings of mechanical objects. I love the whole makeup of men - that they never mature and are always just boys."

"I love that men like to look at women, that they love sports, that they need to know the inner workings of mechanical objects. I love the whole makeup of men - that they never mature and are always just boys."

Krista Allen, American Actress

Love, Men, Sports, Women

14

"True Leadership is having multiple generations working together successfully and passionately to create significance."

"True Leadership is having multiple generations working together successfully and passionately to create significance."

Farshad Asl, American Actress

Leadership, Generations, Passion, Teamwork

14

"Some people love their story that much even if it's of their own misery, even if it ties them to unhappiness, or they don't know how to stop telling it. Maybe it's about loving coherence more than comfort, but it might also be about fear-you have to die a little to be reborn, and death comes first, the death of a story, a familiar version of yourself."

"Some people love their story that much even if it's of their own misery, even if it ties them to unhappiness, or they don't know how to stop telling it. Maybe it's about loving coherence more than comfort, but it might also be about fear-you have to die a little to be reborn, and death comes first, the death of a story, a familiar version of yourself."

Rebecca Solnit, American Actress

Change, Story, Misery, Comfort, Fear

14

"Everything you attract into your life is a reflection of the story you believe and keep telling yourself."

"Everything you attract into your life is a reflection of the story you believe and keep telling yourself."

Farshad Asl, American Actress

Mindset, Belief, Attraction, Reality

14

"You may not control what others do or say, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. Keep adding value to people around you and make your impact unstoppable."

"You may not control what others do or say, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. Keep adding value to people around you and make your impact unstoppable."

Farshad Asl, American Actress

Influence, Control, Impact, Values, People

14

"See?" he said, with an unholy amount of glee. "I hardly broke any laws at all. I should drive more often.""No. Trust me, you shouldn't," Eve said. "Think of all the little old people and the children."

"See?" he said, with an unholy amount of glee. "I hardly broke any laws at all. I should drive more often.""No. Trust me, you shouldn't," Eve said. "Think of all the little old people and the children."

Rachel Caine, Canadian Actress

Humor, Caution, Trust, Chaos

14

"The 'No Excuses' mindset is not only composed of net worth, but also self worth and network."

"The 'No Excuses' mindset is not only composed of net worth, but also self worth and network."

Farshad Asl, American Actress

Success, Mindset, Wealth, Confidence

14

"Closing the deal is not just selling, it is MOVING people from where they are to where they should be; helping them make the right choices and take action toward their financial freedom, peace of mind, and legacy."

"Closing the deal is not just selling, it is MOVING people from where they are to where they should be; helping them make the right choices and take action toward their financial freedom, peace of mind, and legacy."

Farshad Asl, American Actress

Business, Success, Sales, Action, Purpose

14

"The famous Zen parable about the master for whom, before his studies, mountains were only mountains, but during his studies mountains were no longer mountains, and afterward mountains were again mountains could be interpreted as an alleory about [the perpetual paradox that when one is closest to a destination one is also the farthest)."

"The famous Zen parable about the master for whom, before his studies, mountains were only mountains, but during his studies mountains were no longer mountains, and afterward mountains were again mountains could be interpreted as an alleory about [the perpetual paradox that when one is closest to a destination one is also the farthest)."

Rebecca Solnit, American Actress

Philosophy, Perception, Paradox, Learning, Mind

14

"I only have one plan, to give it my all ... I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR."

"I only have one plan, to give it my all ... I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR."

Farshad Asl, American Actress

Business, Determination, Entrepreneurship, Goal, Passion

14

"It's been happening since I was in kindergarten. Not them all the time, but other kids, you know. Every day. It never stops, and it never goes away, thanks to the Internet--it just keeps happening every minute, every day. And I just want it to stop. I think about how to do it, you know. How to kill them. All kinds of elaborate things, like trapping them in pits and burying them alive, or covering them with concrete."

"It's been happening since I was in kindergarten. Not them all the time, but other kids, you know. Every day. It never stops, and it never goes away, thanks to the Internet--it just keeps happening every minute, every day. And I just want it to stop. I think about how to do it, you know. How to kill them. All kinds of elaborate things, like trapping them in pits and burying them alive, or covering them with concrete."

Rachel Caine, Canadian Actress

Pain, Internet, Hate, Violence, Anxiety

14

"The backlash against feminism remains savage, strong, and omnipresent, but it is not winning. The world has changed profoundly, and it needs to change far more."

"The backlash against feminism remains savage, strong, and omnipresent, but it is not winning. The world has changed profoundly, and it needs to change far more."

Rebecca Solnit, American Actress

Social, Feminism, Change, Power, Equality

14

"The best thing I've learned, and still believe, is that I don't have to be perfect to start, I have to start... so I can begin learning and growing."

"The best thing I've learned, and still believe, is that I don't have to be perfect to start, I have to start... so I can begin learning and growing."

Farshad Asl, American Actress

Growth, Learning, Action, Change

14

"Oh, Claire," he said. "You think me a far better man than I am. That's kind, and flattering." "Are you saying that you -""Doughnuts!" Myrnin interrupted her and darted away, to zip back in seconds with an open box."

"Oh, Claire," he said. "You think me a far better man than I am. That's kind, and flattering." "Are you saying that you -""Doughnuts!" Myrnin interrupted her and darted away, to zip back in seconds with an open box."

Rachel Caine, Canadian Actress

Humor, Friendship, Love, Emotion

14

"This mindset will eliminate any excuse and illuminate all possibilities. In the end, you will be liberated from fear and enthusiastically embrace a new form of living that will carry you to your goals."

"This mindset will eliminate any excuse and illuminate all possibilities. In the end, you will be liberated from fear and enthusiastically embrace a new form of living that will carry you to your goals."

Farshad Asl, American Actress

Mindset, Possibility, Fear, Freedom

14

"Decisiveness is the number one quality of a dynamic leader, his ability to communicate a decision with passion and integrity is an art form."

"Decisiveness is the number one quality of a dynamic leader, his ability to communicate a decision with passion and integrity is an art form."

Farshad Asl, American Actress

Leadership, Passion, Integrity, Power

14

"Want to play baseball?' she asked. Shane's eyes opened, and he stopped stroking her hair. "What?' "First base,' she said. "You're already there.' "I'm not running the bases.' "Well, you could at least steal second.' "Jeez, Claire. I used to distract myself with sports stats at times like these, but now you've gone and ruined it."

"Want to play baseball?' she asked. Shane's eyes opened, and he stopped stroking her hair. "What?' "First base,' she said. "You're already there.' "I'm not running the bases.' "Well, you could at least steal second.' "Jeez, Claire. I used to distract myself with sports stats at times like these, but now you've gone and ruined it."

Rachel Caine, Canadian Actress

Play, Baseball, Distraction, Emotion

14

"This little kid pointed at me and said, 'You look disgusting!' That was the first time I thought maybe I did. I decided I'd better start eating. I'm just thankful that I made it through with relatively few scars."

"This little kid pointed at me and said, 'You look disgusting!' That was the first time I thought maybe I did. I decided I'd better start eating. I'm just thankful that I made it through with relatively few scars."

Susan Dey, American Actress

Time, Thought, Eating, First

14

"LEGACY plays an important role in defining a good leader at any age."

"LEGACY plays an important role in defining a good leader at any age."

Farshad Asl, American Actress

Leadership, Legacy, Influence, Integrity

14

"The truth is, I've never fooled anyone. I've let men sometimes fool themselves."

"The truth is, I've never fooled anyone. I've let men sometimes fool themselves."

Marilyn Monroe, American Actress

Deception, Truth, Relationship, Reflection

14

"I think that being in an environment is a much richer experience than just working on a soundstage."

"I think that being in an environment is a much richer experience than just working on a soundstage."

Kathy Bates, American Actress

Experience, Being, Environment

14

"Life is a moving target. So your vision needs to be an accurate objective, to give you direction for your actions. As you move toward your goal, the vision becomes even more substantive, more palpable. It becomes something you can't wait to share with others continually. The excitement is infectious."

"Life is a moving target. So your vision needs to be an accurate objective, to give you direction for your actions. As you move toward your goal, the vision becomes even more substantive, more palpable. It becomes something you can't wait to share with others continually. The excitement is infectious."

Farshad Asl, American Actress

Motivation, Vision, Goal, Excitement, Direction

14

"Practicing reflection daily ensures a healthy and invigorating lifestyle for both your mind and body. Your thoughts will be the key to your success."

"Practicing reflection daily ensures a healthy and invigorating lifestyle for both your mind and body. Your thoughts will be the key to your success."

Farshad Asl, American Actress

Reflection, Mindfulness, Health, Discipline

14

"I'm looking at working with people I get on with, that respect me, that don't just see me as a piece of ass. Which I have experienced as well. I've nearly walked off very big films before, and I would, because I don't want that in my life. I want to enjoy the work I do."

"I'm looking at working with people I get on with, that respect me, that don't just see me as a piece of ass. Which I have experienced as well. I've nearly walked off very big films before, and I would, because I don't want that in my life. I want to enjoy the work I do."

Gemma Arterton, English Actress

Work, Life, People, Respect

14

"What's her name? Claire, what's her name?"

"What's her name? Claire, what's her name?"

Rachel Caine, Canadian Actress

Romance, Identity, Curiosity, Memory, Question

14

"The opportunity for brotherhood presents itself every time you meet a human being."

"The opportunity for brotherhood presents itself every time you meet a human being."

Jane Wyman, American Actress

Time, Opportunity, Being, Brotherhood

14

"People bond themselves into families and groups for protection, and strangers...strangers are always at risk."

"People bond themselves into families and groups for protection, and strangers...strangers are always at risk."

Rachel Caine, Canadian Actress

Community, Protection, Trust, Risk

14

"It's an illusion, control," Naomi said. "You ought to understand that by now, young Claire. We are never in control of our destinies, even the strongest of us. All we can hope to do is not be too badly damaged by events."

"It's an illusion, control," Naomi said. "You ought to understand that by now, young Claire. We are never in control of our destinies, even the strongest of us. All we can hope to do is not be too badly damaged by events."

Rachel Caine, Canadian Actress

Fate, Control, Illusion, Destiny, Life

14

"Am I Latin? Am I American? What the hell am I? I love my culture and I'm very proud of my culture."

"Am I Latin? Am I American? What the hell am I? I love my culture and I'm very proud of my culture."

America Ferrera, American Actress

Love, Culture, Hell

14

"I can't take the ring. It means-it means too much to you. It's all you have left of them."That's why it's better if you have it, he said, and held out the box, cupped in one hand."Because you can make it a better memory. I can barely look at this thing without seeing the past. I don't want to see the past anymore. I want to see the future. He didn't blink, and she felt the breath leave her body. "You're the future, Claire."

"I can't take the ring. It means-it means too much to you. It's all you have left of them."That's why it's better if you have it, he said, and held out the box, cupped in one hand."Because you can make it a better memory. I can barely look at this thing without seeing the past. I don't want to see the past anymore. I want to see the future. He didn't blink, and she felt the breath leave her body. "You're the future, Claire."

Rachel Caine, Canadian Actress

Hope, Memory, Future, Love, Past

14

"Trying to build myself up with the fact that I have done things right that were even good and have had moments that were excellent but the bad is heavier to carry around and feel have no confidence."

"Trying to build myself up with the fact that I have done things right that were even good and have had moments that were excellent but the bad is heavier to carry around and feel have no confidence."

Marilyn Monroe, American Actress

Confidence, Regret, Reflection, Failure

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