“Trying to be popular in high school is like trying to be mayor of a city that won’t exist in four years.”
Artist Jenny Holzer, quoted in HuffingtonPost.com
“Politics is just show business for ugly people.”
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“If you’re in a good relationship, chances are you’re bored out of your mind.”
Chris Rock, quoted in The Village Voice
“Ambition is a dream with a V-8 engine.”
Elvis Presley, quoted in Salon.com
“Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor.”
Stephen Sondheim, quoted in the Oklahoma City Oklahoman
“A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in...and how many want out.”
Tony Blair, quoted in the Montreal Gazette
“I honestly think it is better to be a failure at something you love than to be a success at something you hate.”
George Burns, quoted in the Associated Press
