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Quotes From Hank Azaria on the WTF Podcast with Marc Maron
Here are some of Ben W’s fave quotes from Hank Azaria on the WTF podcast with Marc Maron (I added emphasis in bold to parts that I particularly want you to see – LK):
Hank Azaria (HA): To me, I wanted
TED Talk with Cameron Russell
“In this talk, Russell delivers two powerful messages: First, that young girls who dream of being a model should think of it like they would winning Powerball—something to shoot for, but ‘not a career path.’ Second, Russell takes on the… Read More
No Is For Wimps
Remembered this thing that Dave Eggers wrote (http://students.ou.edu/M/Eric.C.Mai-1/DE.htm), and thought the whole thing, but especially this passage works well for this class:
“The thing is, I really like saying yes. I like new things, projects, plans,… Read More
Sesame Avocado Relish
Sesame Avocado Relish and Ruthlessness, by Jolie Jenkins: http://joeycake.blogspot.com/2013/05/sesame-avocado-relish.html.
“Is there a way to show up big, retain and celebrate your own authenticity, and (gasp) be happy and kind along the way?” -JJ
Fail While Daring Greatly
I know I’ve posted this before, but I can’t find it and I love it, and Brian S wrote, “I’m sure you’ve used this quote from Theodore Roosevelt before but a friend of mine gave it to me the… Read More
Praise
“You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one.”
- John Wooden
(via Coco P)
“How Bad Do You Want It? (Success)”
The video is nice, but the speech is what it’s about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?client=mv-google&hl=en&gl=US&v=lsSC2vx7zFQ&feature=plpp&nomobile=1
Glorious Class Minutes
- It’s NOT YOUR lucky day, it’s THEIR lucky day, ‘cuz they get to see you!
- Your thought is about what JUST HAPPENED, NOT what you’re going to do next or say next!
- Rehearsals are where
