Nathan Fillion Quotes

It's a trap I've fallen into earlier in my career - trying to be liked. Don't do it. When I watch TV and I see someone trying to make me like them, acting cute or quirky or goofy, I'm not impressed. Don't act like America's watching you. Just latch onto your character. Characters are flawed. Be unlikeable. Be flawed. Be a person.

Nathan Fillion

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: actor
  • Nationality: canadian
  • Birth: March 27, 1971

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One of the key characteristics of the comic book medium is that it is not brought to life by just one voice.

Jim Lee

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I've always been a fan of the five-speed transmission - on anything.

Joe Bonamassa

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In my career, people in the record business have been rockin' in the same ol' boat. They all crooks - I'll say it clear and loud - especially the big ones.

John Lee Hooker

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Never answer the question that is asked of you. Answer the question that you wish had been asked of you.

Robert McNamara

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Even if my film does well, you will not see me blowing my own trumpet. There is no time to sit and dwell on whether it's done well or not done well.

Sonakshi Sinha

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As I explain at some length in my book 'Energy Victory,' during World War II, the American strength in oil production was a decisive advantage for the Allies. Airplanes, ships, and tanks all ran on oil, and we controlled the supply.

Robert Zubrin

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Playing 10 years in the NHL, almost 600 games, there's going to be some wear and tear for everybody.

Mike Comrie

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I started hearing Snapchat in the same context as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. That got me curious.

Mitch Lasky

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Opera is a beautiful and important diversion for me.

Luciano Pavarotti

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I am so picky about what films I get myself into because it's such an explosion of energy and commitment once you get in there, you destroy your life until you deliver these films. I never want to be in the position of making films that won't be a great use of 90 minutes of someone's life.

Lucy Walker

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When I read something saying I've not done anything as good as 'Catch-22' I'm tempted to reply, 'Who has?'

Joseph Heller

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Through adopting radical extremism, some young men who previously felt humiliated and emasculated by their peers can now feel powerful and intimidating - and gain status, attention from young women, and the comradeship and solidarity of other young men like themselves.

Deeyah Khan

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