#port

I spend a good portion of my dinner-party conversation defending America because no matter what the political agenda, it's still a fantastic, amazing place. ↗

— Gwyneth Paltrow

#amazing #america #because #conversation #defending

I think what both Republicans and Democrats need to do and the leaders on both sides is to recognize that if sequester takes place, it would be disastrous for our national defense and very frankly for a lot of very important domestic programs. They have a responsibility to come together, find the money necessary to de-trigger sequester. ↗

— Leon Panetta

#both sides #come #defense #democrats #disastrous

As a former high school teacher, I know that investing in education is one of the most important things we can do, not only for our children, but for the benefit of our whole community. ↗

— Ed Pastor

#children #community #education #former #high

Cleanliness becomes more important when godliness is unlikely. ↗

— P. J. O'Rourke

#becomes #cleanliness #godliness #important #more

My professional acting life, stage and screen, has brought me public support, emotional fulfillment and material comfort. It has brought me together with fine people, good companions with whom I've shared the inevitable lot of all actors: flops and hits. ↗

— Peter O'Toole

#brought #comfort #companions #emotional #fine

Since governmental quotas expand bureaucratic power, provoke a backlash and are unfair to individuals, we need to find a better way to increase minority opportunities. ↗

— Marvin Olasky

#better #better way #bureaucratic #expand #find

Those who believe in the importance of serving others should lead the way by fighting against the temptation we all have, and maybe especially as we age, to close in upon ourselves. ↗

— Marvin Olasky

#age #believe #close #especially #fighting

I was getting a lot of editorial, as in lots of pages in 'Vogue,' but it's far more important to get your dresses on the back of a famous person. Charlotte Rampling in Bruce Oldfield. That sells. ↗

— Bruce Oldfield

#bruce #charlotte #dresses #editorial #famous

I've generally got a good eye for design and proportion. ↗

— Bruce Oldfield

#eye #generally #good #got #i

And costume is so important for an actor. It absolutely helps to get into character; it's the closest thing to you, it touches you. Some actors like to go into make-up and then put their clothes on, but I like to dress first; that's my routine. ↗

— Gary Oldman

#actor #character #closest #closest thing #clothes