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When I went to lobby Nelson Mandela while the post-apartheid constitution was being drafted, I asked him to endorse making it illegal to discriminate on grounds of sexuality. I'd been warned that he might giggle if I mentioned homosexuality. Ian Mckellen
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My teacher told my mum, 'I think William has dyspraxia,' and Mum asked what that meant. She said, 'Well, if I put a chair in the middle of the room and asked every child in the class to walk around it, William would be the only child in the class to walk into it.' Mum was like, 'Yeah, that's my boy'. Will Poulter
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Common Core reminds us what testing can do right. Modeled on standards of the world's education superpowers, questions demand critical thinking and creativity. Students are asked to write at length, show their work, and explain their reasoning. Wendy Kopp
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There was an opinion expressed in the newspapers that, after 20 years, maybe the Israel Philharmonic should consider asking me to leave. I thought they might have a point, so I asked my orchestra. They told me overwhelmingly that they wanted me to stay. Zubin Mehta
asked competition dad played shot teach tournament
When I was 7, my dad asked his friend to teach me. I played my first tournament competition when I was 8. I remember I shot around 125. Yani Tseng
asked
I haven't been approached to do a 'Doctor Who' movie. I think they would be scraping the bottom of the barrel if they asked me to do it. Colin Baker
asked exists felt movies offered perfect personal several surfing
I've been asked to do surfing movies over the years and offered several opportunities. I just felt that if I were to do one, I'd have to do the perfect surfing movie. And I don't know if that exists because surfing is such a personal thing. Chris Carter
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Like everyone, I was a huge fan of David Boies, and from what I knew about him, I thought he might 'get' me. So I sent him an email. I said I want to practice law but that I didn't want to stop writing and I asked if there was any way I could practice law for him. Elizabeth Wurtzel
asked carry police required
The police have been asked to carry out investigations and carry out the required proceedings. Debasish Sen
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My first encounter with Marx's writings came very early in life, as a result of the strange times I grew up in, with Greece exiting the nightmare of the neofascist dictatorship of 1967-74. Yanis Varoufakis
came gene judy kelly life music says
Music was always part of my life - my mother says I came out singing. I wanted to be Gene Kelly - or Judy Garland. Imelda May
came known
When I came out, I told my stepmother Gladys, and she just said she had known for years and was glad I wasn't lying anymore. Ian Mckellen
came cartoon dealt work
I've dealt with Hollywood about having my work made into a film or cartoon but nothing came of it. That's not to say I wouldn't like to see something happen. Gilbert Hernandez
came iraq july strongly war
In July of 2004, I came out strongly against the war with Iraq because it was going to destabilize the Middle East. Donald Trump
camera face following
I'm used to having a camera in my face but not a camera following me. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
came guy home meet
If I had a daughter, and some guy came home with her, I'd be on him like a hawk. When I meet people's parents, I know my place. It's not that hard. Zac Efron
came
The moment to tell my barber I was gay just never came up. Yotam Ottolenghi
came cities difficult mindset people sure time tried village walk
People in my village had this mindset that in big cities like New York, if you are lost or without directions, no one will help you. The first time I came here, I tried to make sure not to walk by myself, because it would be difficult for me if I got lost. But people will help you. William Kamkwamba
needed
Acting was something I needed like air. It wasn't something I could walk away from. Wentworth Miller
needed overall plan respect zone
The overall plan was to play our zone because we have so much respect for the athleticism of St. John's that we really needed a containment mentality. Terri Mitchell
needed save worst
That was a save I needed to make to keep us in it. I didn't make it, but the worst thing is to get frustrated. Nikolai Khabibulin
needed swept win
That was the play of the game. That was a big win for us. We needed that one, because it swept them for us. Mike Frosco
needed typical whenever
That was typical of our night. Whenever we needed a big shot, we couldn't get one. Bob Zeh
needed stops
We just didn't make stops when we needed to. We never could really get over the hump. Lynne Roberts
needed roll runs
We just didn't get the runs we needed this weekend. We've just got to roll with it. Brandon Morrow
needed time
We were going to play somebody. After the (Christmas) layoff we needed this time and if Sterling hadn't made it, we would have scrimmaged ourselves. Michael Kramer
needed symbol wherever
The birds never needed passports... We always thought, the birds can go wherever they want, and we couldn't, really. The birds were very much the symbol of... free movement for me. Peter Sis
proportion
In the same proportion Russia is the misfortune of Europe and the Israelites. Isaac Mayer Wise
profession work
My mother always said I should have a back-up profession if the acting doesn't work out. Gina Bellman
provisions
Both camels are dead and our provisions are done. William John Wills
producers
I think I've been asked a lot more than most TV producers to go on-camera. But I just do what I do and don't think about the package. Chris Carter
promise promises
Keep every promise you make and only make promises you can keep. Anthony Hitt
projects
All our projects are like fabulous expeditions. The story of each project is unique. Our projects have no precedent. Christo
properties
I've become very successful over the years. I think I own among the greatest properties in the world. Donald Trump
promise security social steps strengthen taking turning wall
We will keep the promise of Social Security by taking the responsible steps to strengthen it - not by turning it over to Wall Street. Barack Obama
promote somebody
I'd like to be remembered as somebody who tried to promote justice. Neil Kinnock
worked
I've not worked with Martin Freeman. I've hung out with him, but I've not worked with him. Evangeline Lilly
worked
That worked out so well, and reservations were so popular. John Allen
worked
My brother and I worked in eight bars as the brother bartenders. Dean Winters
worked
My career hadn't rocketed to the top of anything, but I've worked consistently and done things I've loved. Max von Essen
worked
Merkel and Chirac would not have worked particularly well together. Julie Smith
worked year
We have not executed well all year on things like that. We made them make a play, and it just worked out well. Mitch Ashmore
worked
Zach Galifianakis is hilarious. I worked with him on a pilot before; he's hilarious and such a nice person. Zachary Gordon
worked
I worked from 12 to 17, six years in a bakery. I was a pastry cook. Adam Giles
worked year
I worked a year in L.A. That was... a treat. Joan Chen