Perhaps it is because cats do not live by human patterns, do not fit themselves into prescribed behavior, that they are so united to creative people.
There are some amazing stories from all over this country, where people's work and contribution has been acknowledged. To be part of that is an absolutely fantastic feeling.
Large swathes of people losing faith in democracy is a dangerous thing. Conflict, desperation, totalitarianism are the products of that loss of faith.
Every year I go to the Google Zeitgeist conference, which is invite-only, and I'm one of about 20 women and five fashion people out of the 400 there.
The way that I opened the door for the young people that come from where I come from and that have a different background, that is what I want to be remembered for.
You have to feel more involved than just writing out a cheque. Charity is almost the wrong word - I think people are beginning to feel more responsible for the world.
People under-invest in family because it doesn't pay off until the long term.
The most important thing for me is to continue to impact people through my work.
I don't want to be a historical action figure or treated like I'm dead. Like one of those people where they go, 'Oh, isn't she dead?' And then I walk up, and they're like, 'Whoa.' I can't really complain... because I've made myself into a historical action figure. I was like, 'Yeah, come on in!'
Why is it is claimed that if people won't or can't take care of their own needs, that people in government can do it for them?
There are managers who always say what people want to hear. I think that's not good.
I have great trouble with the people who envision AIDS as a punishment from God.
As a performer, I'm happy if one person gets to see the work I do, but to have lots of people see it and appreciate it, it feels good.
When I went off to the army when I was 17 years old, I believed in America and the rights of freedom. But today I believe my government is lying to the American people and that my president, George Bush, is a criminal.
If I spent the rest of my life getting even with the people that had helped me out, I would never settle the score.
People who aren't perhaps that into sport are going to be following me and wanting to be part of the Olympics. That definitely does bring added pressure but as an athlete the Olympics are the ultimate competition.
Everything is changing. People are taking their comedians seriously and the politicians as a joke.
I've had lots of people saying very nice things about the work. But I genuinely feel in the course of a writing career you're going to have people say very nice things and some not-so-nice things, and if at all possible you should try to ignore both.
I think that if you make a strong statement of principle, even if the folks disagree with you, people will respect you for it.
People's lives have to change as a result of this legislation.
The difference between people and ideas is... only superficial.
I like down-to-earth people.
Some people feel that the world owes them a living.
In my last I contended that none of those ties which are necessary to bind a people together and make them one, existed between the colonists and Mexicans.
I don't want to be in magazines everyday, because I don't want people to get used to one thing.
Some genres I'm not a huge fan of but there are always exceptions that break the rules. There are always a few people doing it in a way weird enough to grab my attention.
Being around people with whom you feel a connection, on many levels, not just a professional one, is very relaxing. Your ears are more open to someone who is not a cantankerous bastard.
I am hopeful for the American people that we can actually improve the outlook for bringing down costs in health care.
I've always been intrigued by the Senate, and admired many of the people who have served there.
People value Halloween, like Valentine's Day, because they can tell themselves that it's not merely secularized but actually secular, which is to say, not Christian, Jewish, Hindu or Muslim.
The victory of the working people over the exploiters and slave holders is at the same time the victorious struggle for liberation by the German people.
I didn't know who she was, but I knew she was hungry, so I started handing out $100 bills and called the office and told them to bring me a bunch more. Then I had my cousin's store deliver a bunch of smoked ham and turkeys. I mean, these people are hungry and living under a bridge.
People respond when you tell them there is a great future in front of you, you can leave your past behind.
People think I am funny all the time. But I am not. I am serious, too. Also, I enjoy serious, dramatic films.
Some people like to drive a Ford, not a Ferrari, and some people like to drink out of a red Solo cup, not out of a crystal stem.
I do a lot of research on what people have done in the past.
