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Background Quotes (page 14)

Working within the limitations of the shared world generally made the writing easier, because I didn't have to invent any of the characters or background, which is usually the hardest part. Walter Jon Williams
I got overwhelmed by the magnitude of the celebrity culture in America. My background is as a news journalist, and newsrooms in the US are shrinking - investigation teams are being terminated or shrunk on newspapers all around the country. The one aspect that's expanded is coverage of celebrity culture. Carl Hiaasen
I think that what most surprises anybody who goes into politics from even a modestly cerebral background is the vulgarity of much of the cut and thrust of politics. Chris Patten
Pope John Paul II brought hope to all corners of the world, to people of all faiths and backgrounds, with his powerful belief in the human spirit. Jerry Costello
Alexa Vega quote: "I really look up to actors like Gwyneth Paltrow and Cate..."
I really look up to actors like Gwyneth Paltrow and Cate Blanchett who have a strong background in theatre. Alexa Vega
My whole background is character acting: weird costumes, fat suits, playing men, playing animals - I've never played anyone with whom there's any overlapping Venn diagram. Allison Williams
When I was trying to impress Kate I was trying to cook these amazing fancy dinners and what would happen was I would burn something, something would overspill, something would catch on fire and she would be sitting in the background trying to help, and basically taking control of the whole situation, so I was quite glad she was there at the time. Prince William
It's more fun in a way to do ensemble scenes, where you know your background, you know the scene, but you can't prepare because someone else is going to say something that is going to lead you off. Fred Willard
Gregory Corso quote: "My background did not start with the East Side; it started..."
My background did not start with the East Side; it started with Greenwich Village, which is West Side. Gregory Corso
Caroline Corr quote: "Well I had a musical background, but I still didn't know a lot..."
Well I had a musical background, but I still didn't know a lot about drums at the time. Caroline Corr
My Mom is a ballet director, so I had this idea in me that classical training is the best foundation for anything you do, so I wanted to get a classical background and voice. Shuler Hensley
I spent 10 years as a marketing manager. I've found my experience in the financial world invaluable background for writing about white-collar crimes. Sara Paretsky
Jack Vance quote: "Well, I think everything I've ever read contributes to the..."
Well, I think everything I've ever read contributes to the background from which I write. Jack Vance
I'll also tell you that five hundred thousand people will die this year of cancer. And I'll also tell you that one in every four will be afflicted with this disease, and yet, somehow, we seem to have put it in a little bit of the background. Jim Valvano
Sofia Coppola quote: "I definitely have had friendships and moments with people from..."
I definitely have had friendships and moments with people from different backgrounds and in different stages of their lives. Sofia Coppola

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