#follow

There is one crucial rule that must be followed in all creative meetings. Never speak first. At least at the start, your job is to shut up. ↗

— William Goldman

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The reputation of a man is like his shadow, gigantic when it precedes him, and pigmy in its proportions when it follows. ↗

— Charles Maurice de Talleyrand

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The real technical problems came because people working on the project didn't really follow my proposal at all, but set out to do other things instead of making a laser. ↗

— Gordon Gould

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My goal for reform is not necessarily to pass laws but to make sure the laws are being followed. ↗

— Chuck Grassley

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The rest of the band were basically friends, So it was me following them around and begging them to let me be in their band for two or three years. And they finally let me in on the harmonica, actually, and then the keyboards, and finally the guitar. ↗

— Jonny Greenwood

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Women are reputed never to be disgusted. The sad fact is that they often are, but not with men; following the lead of men, they are most often disgusted with themselves. ↗

— Germaine Greer

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Be brave, young lovers, and follow your star. ↗

— Oscar Hammerstein II

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Creativity shouldn't be following radio; it should be the other way around. ↗

— Herbie Hancock

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I got a series with the WB next year. We start shooting in July. It's going to be called Safe Harbor, and it's an hour show. It's a Spelling show and will follow 7th Heaven. ↗

— Gregory Harrison

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A statesman, we are told, should follow public opinion. Doubtless, as a coachman follows his horses; having firm hold on the reins and guiding them. ↗

— Augustus Hare

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