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Bruce Greenwood quote: "I'm just a husband waltzing in the background."
I'm just a husband waltzing in the background. Bruce Greenwood
I am much less autistic now, compared to when I was young. I remember some behaviors like picking carpet fuzz and watching spinning plates for hours. I didn't want to be touched. I couldn't shut out background noise. I didn't talk until I was about 4 years old. I screamed. I hummed. But as I grew up, I improved. Temple Grandin
Bob Graham quote: "I have had national security background, 10 years on the..."
I have had national security background, 10 years on the Intelligence Committee, the last two years as chair. Bob Graham
In the true sense one's native land, with its background of tradition, early impressions, reminiscences and other things dear to one, is not enough to make sensitive human beings feel at home. Emma Goldman
Surely the President can agree with us, that theft from government is not good. I know it's bold. It's out on the edge. I know from a Chicago-Springfield background it's hard to fully grasp that honesty could be part of government. Newt Gingrich
Walter Gilbert quote: "I have the same sense of the power and virtue of knowledge..."
I have the same sense of the power and virtue of knowledge that some people get from a religious background. Walter Gilbert
I was always the sexy bass player in the background while Robin stood centre. Barry and I played it up a bit, gave 'em a bit of thigh. Maurice Gibb
Paul Giamatti quote: "Academia is a rarified culture, especially an Ivy League..."
Academia is a rarified culture, especially an Ivy League academic background. Paul Giamatti
Both parents were very encouraging - especially my father. My father thought the sun rose and set with me. Neither one had a musical background or any musical talent. They liked classical music, but neither could carry a tune. Gordon Getty
Melissa George quote: "My background is Scottish."
My background is Scottish. Melissa George
I try to greet my friends with a drink in my hand, a warm smile on my face, and great music in the background, because that's what gets a dinner party off to a fun start. Ina Garten
Now learning a bit more about footballers I think what they need to do well, is someone who really wants to stay in the background and just be a strong support. Anna Friel
Jonathan Franzen quote: "The Mekons were kind of like the background music of my life."
The Mekons were kind of like the background music of my life. Jonathan Franzen
It was also my idea that the advisory committees of the Academy should replace the legal committees of the German Reichstag, which was gradually fading into the background in the Reich. Hans Frank
Parochial schools in the United States are also responsible for educating students from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, including many who are non-Catholic. Mark Foley

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