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Author Profession: English Actor
Born: 1939-05-25
Died: —

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Ian Mckellen

I used to think King Lear was an analysis of insanity, but I dont really think it is. When Lear is supposed to be at his most insane, he is actually understanding the world for the first time.

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Author Profession: British Journalist
Born: 1957-05-25
Died: —

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Quotes: Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell

My closest friend, who died not long ago, is buried near Marxs grave in Highgate cemetery, so I see the gaggle of admirers laying roses at the foot of his tombstone regularly. I have never been tempted to leave flowers there myself. Great theories, shame about the practice. Marx did many things. But inventing class was not one of them.

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Author Profession: US actor
Born: 1925-05-25
Died: 2003-12-14

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Quotes: Jeanne Crain

Jeanne Crain

I grew up without knowing anything about prejudice, my mother saw to that. If parents would keep prejudice and intolerance to themselves for one generation, we would have a different world.

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Author Profession: US Athlete
Born: 1994-05-25
Died: —

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Quotes: Aly Raisman

Aly Raisman

You have to remember that the hard days are what make you stronger. The bad days make you realize what a good day is. If you never had any bad days, you would never have that sense of accomplishment!

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Author Profession: Irish actor
Born: 1976-05-25
Died:

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Quotes: Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy

I think it's necessary to keep moving forward. I've always said that nostalgia is death, really for anyone creative.

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Author Profession: US Musician
Born: 1921-05-25
Died: 2012-09-01

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Quotes: Hal David

Hal David

In writing, I search for believability, simplicity and emotional impact.

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Author Profession: Canadian Businessman
Born: 1879-05-25
Died: 1964-06-09

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Quotes: Max Aitken

Max Aitken

Often undecided whether to desert a sinking ship for one that might not float, he would make up his mind to sit on the wharf for a day.

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Author Profession: Japanese Cartoonist
Born: 1953-05-25
Died: —

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Quotes: Stan Sakai

Stan Sakai

A samurai should always be prepared for death - whether his own or someone elses.

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Author Profession: British Photographer
Born: 1944-05-25
Died: 2022-08-24

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Quotes: Tim Page

Tim Page

Being able to pit your wits against literally hundreds of other people is really exciting and ultimately the biggest single challenge for a poker player.

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Author Profession: US Musician
Born: 1936-05-25
Died: 2021-08-20

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Quotes: Tom T. Hall

Tom T. Hall

Whiskeys to tough, Champagne costs too much, Vodka puts my mouth in gear. I hope this refrain, Will help me explain, As a matter of fact, I like beer.

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Author Profession: Politician
Born: 1965-05-25
Died: —

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Quotes: Yahya Jammeh

Yahya Jammeh

My fate is in the hands of almighty Allah.

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Author Profession: Philosophy, Poetry, Essays
Born: 1803-05-25
Died: 1882-04-27

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Quotes: Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Author Profession: Literature & Fiction, Poetry Influences Anton Chekhov, Ernest Hemingway, Antonio Machado, James Salter, Isaac Anton Chekhov, Ernest Hemingway, Antonio Machado, James Salter, Isaac Babel, William Carlos Williams, Flannery O'Connor ...more
Born: 1938-05-25
Died: 1988-08-02

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Quotes: Raymond Carver

Raymond Carver

Woke up this morning with a terrific urge to lie in bed all day and read. Raymond Carver

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Author Profession: Literature & Fiction, Sports, Nonfiction
Born: 1935-05-25
Died: 2016-09-16

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Quotes: W.P. Kinsella

W.P. Kinsella

Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get W.P. Kinsella

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Author Profession: Canadian statesman, publisher
Born: 1879-05-25
Died: 1964-06-09

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Quotes: Lord William Maxwell Aitken Beaverbrook

Lord William Maxwell Aitken Beaverbrook

Buy old masters. They bring in better prices than young mistresses.

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Author Profession: US writer
Born: 1908-05-25
Died: 1963-08-01

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Quotes: Theodore Roethke

Theodore Roethke

What we need is more people who specialize in the impossible.

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Author Profession: US jazz great
Born: 1926-05-25
Died: 1991-09-28

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Quotes: Miles Davis

Miles Davis

I'll play it first and tell you what it is later.

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Author Profession: US opera singer
Born: 1929-05-25
Died: 2007-07-02

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Quotes: Sills Beverly

Sills Beverly

My voice had a long, nonstop career. It deserves to be put to bed with quiet and dignity, not yanked out every once in a while to see if it can still do what it used to do. It can't.

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Author Profession: US writer
Born: 1932-05-25
Died: 2003-12-30

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Quotes: John Gregory Dunne

John Gregory Dunne

I started all over again on page 1, circling the 262 pages like a vulture looking for live flesh to scavenge.

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Author Profession: US actor
Born: 1969-05-25
Died: —

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Quotes: Anne Heche

Anne Heche

Vibrators. I think they are great. They keep you out of stupid sex. I'd pitch them to anybody.

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