“The terrorist attacks were a tragedy for the people who died or were injured, and for their families and friends. For the rest of us, they were a wake-up call as to what type of lunatics we are dealing with. And sleepwalking our way back into ill-sorted, dewy-eyed people personal politics is the last thing we need to set us up for the fight ahead. Come on you liberals, don't give me the morbid pleasure of saying, 'I told you so' again.” PeopleWayNeedsGivingLastsFightingPleasureTypeGive MeTragedyWake UpDiedIslamIllTerroristFamily And FriendsInjuredMorbidTerrorist AttacksWake Up CallSleepwalkingTold You So Author:Julie Burchill
“As a novelist, I tell stories and people give me money. Then financial planners tell me stories and I give them money.” PeopleGivingStoriesBusinessGive MeFinancialCreditFinanceNovelistsPlanners Author:Martin Cruz Smith
“People ask what gives me the authority to give advice? I say, First of all, I don't give advice. Dr Phil gives advice. Mr T helps people. I motivate them, I inspire them, I give them hope, and I plant the seed so they can feel good about themselves” PeopleGivingFeelsFirstsHelpingAsksAdviceInspireAuthorityGive MeEncouragementPlantSeedsFeel GoodDrsDr Phil Author:Mr. T
“Running gives me a clearer perspective on the world, and it makes me feel special. I've never been a traditional tourist. I've always seen the world by running, and that has allowed me to view things in a different way. Places look different in the early-morning hours, when the streets are deserted.” PeopleKnowsWorldWayInspirationalGivingLooksDifferentRunningRememberHoursViewsMorningSunStreetsMissingPerspectiveHusbandGive MeGoldenMy WayBridgesDifferent WaysGatesMy HusbandDiamondHawaiiSan FranciscoDeerFishermanEarly MorningDesertedSwitzerlandBoilingCrabsSun RiseAlpsGrazingGolden Gate Bridge Author:Grete Waitz
“It's about people coming to an understanding, a realisation that we must bridge the gap, build bridges and make people aware of what's happening. The award gives me the kind of pride and understanding that most people wouldn't think of. It is strengthening the Yolgnu people, but it's also giving strength to Balanda people who otherwise don't have that kind of understanding.” PeopleThinkingGivingKindUnderstandingLeadershipPrideHappeningsGive MeBridgesGapsAwardsStrengtheningRealisation Author:Mandawuy Yunupingu
“A smile is just such an amazing thing. And to think that some of those people can now smile because they can see you, that gives me that sort of charge, energy... that's what powers up my batteries. That's the joy that I have and that keeps me going. That's my rocket fuel, I suppose.” PeopleThinkingGivingJoyMotivationEnergyCommunityGive MeFuelRocketsAmazing ThingsBatteriesSmile Because Author:Gabi Hollows
“We talk a lot on 'Biggest Loser' about how fitness is a natural antidepressant, how it burns off stress. What I like about running is that it gives me time alone. I'm always busy, with people at work, with my kids. I love getting out for a run by myself and just listening to my music.” PeopleGivingRunningKidsNaturalLossListeningGive MeStressBusyLoserWeight LossMe AloneJust ListenAlone TimeAntidepressantsBiggest Loser Author:Alison Sweeney
“All these people talk so eloquently about getting back to good old-fashioned values. Well, as an old poop I can remember back to when we had those old-fashioned values, and I say let's get back to the good old-fashioned First Amendment of the good old-fashioned Constitution of the United States - and to hell with the censors! Give me knowledge or give me death!” PeopleGivingFirstsWellsI CanStatesRememberValuesUnitedUnited StatesHellAtheismConstitutionGive MePositive AtheismGet BackCensorshipAmendmentsOld FashionedFirst AmendmentConstitution Of The United StatesPoop Author:Kurt Vonnegut
“I'll live for me and for other real people. Until some god gives me five minutes of their time...they deserve none of mine.” PeopleGivingRealReligionFiveMinutesMinesMoralityDeserveGive MeFive Minutes Author:Matt Dillahunty
“I get uncomfortable when people give me presents and watch me open them. I don't have birthday parties, because the idea of a group of people singing and looking at me while I'm blowing out candles gives me hives.” PeopleGivingIdeasPartyWatchesGroupsSingingGive MeUncomfortableBirthdayCandleWatch MeBirthday PartyHives Author:Brit Marling
“And you know what? If there is a God, and it's that same God who's so eager to have temples built in honor of his greatness, and wars fought over him, and people dropping to their knees telling him what a wonderful, magnificent being he is? If this all-powerful, all-knowing creature for some reason just can't get by without my worship? Then let him give me some proof. Or at least get over himself if I decide to go out and get some.” PeopleIfsKnowsGivingWarReasonPowerfulKnowingWonderfulGreatnessHonorCreaturesWorshipBuiltGive MeProofKneesTemplesWhat IfMagnificentGet OverDroppingIf There Is A God Book:The Book of Blood and Shadow Source: The Book of Blood and Shadow
“When I receive letters from girls that say, 'You give me confidence,' I think, 'Wow, this is amazing.' That's my goal: to let people know it's truly what's on the inside that counts.” PeopleThinkingKnowsGivingGirlGoalLettersGive MeWow Author:Amber Riley
“So I swear to God, I took one year where I just said, This year, I'm just going to cop to it and say to people, 'Okay, where did we meet?' But it just got worse. People were more offended. Every now and then, someone will give me context, and I'll say, 'Thank you for helping me.' But I piss more people off. You get this thing, like, 'You're being egotistical. You're being conceited.' But it's a mystery to me, man. I can't grasp a face and yet I come from such a design/aesthetic point of view. I am going to get it tested.” PeopleMenGivingYearsSaidI CanHelpingFacesViewsMysteryDesignLike YouOkayGive MePoint Of ViewAestheticNow And ThenCopSwearTestedOffendedEgotisticalConceitedSaying Thank YouSwear To GodThank You For Helping MeThank You For Helping Author:Brad Pitt
“Awards were made in Hollywood, in whatever the time it was created. They're to promote each other's movies. You give me an award, I give you an award and people will believe that we are great movies and they'll go to see them. It's still the same.” PeopleGivingBelieveMadeStillsHollywoodGive MeAwards Author:Javier Bardem
“I think a lot of times it just looks like Hollywood actors in Halloween costumes, you know? And I think what we’re going to do with Fantastic Four is going to be very grounded and it made sense to me. When I read the script, I didn’t feel like I was reading this larger-than-life, incredible superhero tale. These are all very human people that end up having to become I guess what is known as the Fantastic Four. So for me it was just a really good story and gives me an opportunity to play something different from my own skin. It’s a proper character and that’s my favorite stuff to do.” PeopleThinkingKnowsGivingFeelsHumansLooksMadeDifferentEndsPlayCharacterStoriesReadingActorsOpportunityStuffMy OwnKnownFourHollywoodSkinsGive MeIncrediblesMy FavoriteScriptsTalesFantasticHalloweenGroundedCostumesSuperheroGood StoryLarger Than LifeHalloween CostumeFantastic Four Author:Miles Teller
“I can't try to convert anybody. It's not in me to do that. But my faith has given me such an appreciation of people and meaningful relationships, and a world view which I didn't have before. And although I will fail every day, it gives me something to aspire to.” PeopleWorldGivingTryingI CanGivenViewsFailingGive MeAppreciationMeaningfulAspireWorld ViewMeaningful Relationship Author:David Suchet
“People used to ask me, 'What do you reckon you'll be doing when you're 40?', and I told 'em 'rocking out and kicking ass!' Now it's 'What do you reckon you'll be doing at 60?' and the answer's exactly the same. I'm always going to love Jimi Hendrix - 'Purple Haze' will still give me a hard-on when I'm hooked up to a life-support machine. Hey, even when I'm dead, they're going to have a hell of a job nailing the coffin lid down.” PeopleGivingStillsHardJobsUsedAsksAnswersSupportHellMachinesGive MeAssHeyAsk MeEmsPurpleKickingHookedCoffinsHendrixHazeRocking OutPurple Haze Author:Steven Tyler
“I hate when people go on TV and tell you how hard it is to do animation. No, no, no. UPS is hard work. I’ve done some animation and here's how easy it is. The easiest job in the world. I go in a booth and I go, what’s the line? And the guy goes, it’s time to go to the store. And then I go, it’s time to go to the store. And then they gave me $1 million.” PeopleWorldGivingHardDoneJobsGuyHateLinesMillionsTvsHard WorkGoes OnI HateGive MeDollarsStoresAnimationMillion Dollars Author:Chris Rock
“My relationship with God is what gives me a moral compass on what decisions to make and that stuff. I'm thankful that I have the people around me that I do, and they remind me each day of who I am and what I stand for.” PeopleGivingStuffDecisionMoralGive MeWho I AmEach DayCompassRelationship With GodMoral Compass Author:Alyson Stoner
“I read a story about some old opera singer once, and when a guy asked her to marry him, she took him backstage after she had sung a real triumph, with all the people calling for her, asked, 'Do you think you could give me that?' That story hit me right, man. I know no guy ever made me feel as good as an audience. I'm really far into this now, really committed. Like, I don't think I'd go off the road for long now, for life with a guy no matter how good. Yeah, it's the truth. Scary thing to say though, isn't it?” PeopleThinkingKnowsMenGivingFeelsLongMadeRealMatterStoriesGuyAudienceCallingGive MeYeahCommittedScarySingersTriumphOperaScary ThingsOpera SingersRight Man Author:Janis Joplin
“People always give me styling products and stuff” PeopleGivingStuffProductsGive Me Author:Rachael Leigh Cook