The great myth that many social scientists want to encourage is that there is an incompatibility between modern technology and traditional religion. This is absolute nonsense. If anything, it’s the reverse. Rodney Stark Read Quote
Backwash’ is an old-school, slapstick-y romp between three eccentric loser friends who inadvertently rob a bank, armed solely with a salami and a sweat sock, and then find themselves on the run pursued by singing cops. It’s kind of a classic piece, a sophisticated piece, if you will. Joshua Malina Read Quote
I believe an editor’s job is to help a writer sound like himself or herself. Robert Christgau Read Quote
We met Ferg at one of our shows in L.A. She gave us her number. For the song ‘Shut Up’ on Elephunk, we needed a vocalist. Someone said ‘yo, remember that white girl – we should get her in the studio.’ Since then, we’ve become friends. She’s one of the guys now, she isn’t just a girl. apl.de.ap Read Quote
I’ve never been a model, I was an actress for like a minute, but I’ve always been a writer. That’s where I’m going to stay. Karrine Steffans Read Quote
I think the melody is the first time I hear in a song and if I like the melody, then I’ll pay closer attention to the lyrics. George Strait Read Quote
You’re not always happy with things that go on in life on a daily basis. There’s nothing I can do. You’ve got to deal with it and still take care of myself. Giancarlo Stanton Read Quote
There is a fetishization of victimization in our culture. And I just am not interested in victimhood. Alan Ball Read Quote
I will accept no commission that would tend to create a rivalry with Grant. I want him to hold what he has earned and got. I have all the rank I want. William Tecumseh Sherman Read Quote