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" You never really learn much from hearing yourself talk. "
George Clooney
Much
Never
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" Anytime there's an actual grassroots movement that isn't funded by people trying to create a grassroots movement, I find that interesting. "
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" Without question, I wake every night five times. "
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" I've been working with Pat Robertson on Africa debt-relief, and we disagree on virtually everything except certain very specific, inalienable rights, and the truth is that morality and patriotism come in all shapes and sizes. "
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" I do happen to have a good life... But I also like to work. I feel like I got the brass ring and I got very lucky in this. "
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" I bought a piano once because I had the dream of playing As Time Goes By as some girl's leaning on it drinking a martini. Great image. But none of it worked out. I can't even play Chopsticks. But I've got a nice piano at my house! "
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