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Scottish Quotes (page 2)

The North American intellectual tradition began, I maintain, in the encounter of British Romanticism with assertive, pragmatic North American English - the Protestant plain style in both the U.S. and Canada, with its no-nonsense Scottish immigrants. Camille Paglia
Billy Connolly quote: "I like Dali and Magritte. I also like the Scottish artist John..."
I like Dali and Magritte. I also like the Scottish artist John Byrne, another surrealist. Billy Connolly
Billy Connolly quote: "As soon as I got successful, the Scottish press started..."
As soon as I got successful, the Scottish press started picking on me. It's something they reserve just for me. Billy Connolly
The establishment, the newspapers, they try to create something called Scottish literature, but when people are actually going to write, they are not going to necessarily prescribe to that, they'll write what they feel. Irvine Welsh
Clearly, if it is sensible to hold a referendum on independence, it is crucial that we have one on marriage. It is the only way the country can move forward on this issue. Let all those who have a view on this subject place their trust in the Scottish people and let Scotland decide. Keith O'Brien
What happens when there is a conflict between the Scottish parliament, if it was established, and the Westminster parliament? Who is supreme? John Major
When I am in the Scottish Parliament chamber, I often feel the need to sit for the entire debate. It's only courteous to listen to what everyone has to say, although I often find myself desperate to say something but too scared to stand up in case I regret it. Margo MacDonald
I do not believe the picture that some people paint of Scottish towns dependent on welfare. Every time I come here, I meet people who are determined to get into work. Who, with the right help are desperate to get off benefits, support their family and set an example for their children. Iain Duncan Smith
Carter Burwell quote: "I have always loved Scottish music - all sorts of Celtic,..."
I have always loved Scottish music - all sorts of Celtic, Gaelic music. Carter Burwell
I just read an 800-page history of the Scottish Enlightenment and, honestly, I may as well just start it again now, because I cannot remember a single thing. I can barely remember where Scotland is. Hugh Laurie
Walter Scott quote: "Many miles away there's a shadow on the door of a cottage on..."
Many miles away there's a shadow on the door of a cottage on the Shore of a dark Scottish lake. Walter Scott
It's quite a famous story that takes place on Christmas Eve, and the Germans, French, and Scottish are trying to make peace one night and they bury their dead and they play football. I play a German opera singer, in German, which I never have so I am really excited about that. Diane Kruger
Billy Boyd quote: "Hobbits are a lot like Scots. It's all about nature and..."
Hobbits are a lot like Scots. It's all about nature and enjoying their land, which is a very Scottish thing. Billy Boyd
I don't know why but it feels like home to me. The Scottish people are really friendly - you like to have fun and you don't care about anything, which is the same as I am. Curtis Jones
Look at Scottish guys wearing kilts - you could look at them and laugh, but the way they carry themselves, how can you? You can wear some of the weirdest things and be cool. If you believe in it, that's what makes it cool. Andre Benjamin

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