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"I’m very open to the up-and-comers."

American comedian and actor Bob Newhart is well-known for his observational humor and dry wit. He has offered many perceptive observations on comedy, entertainment, and life over the years. Embracing new talent in a variety of fields was one of his noteworthy remarks. Newhart compares the way he vie…

"I think I have been blessed to play a variety of roles. I have experimented and done different things."

- Ashish Sharma

Throughout his life, Ashish Sharma has experimented with a wide range of activities and experiences, making him a unique individual. Originally from India, he immigrated to the US at an early age and rose to fame as a co-founder of the well-known website CollegeHumor. Sharma believes that he has bee…

"When I got the call about ‘Arrival,’ I was doubtful because the piece had had a life on cinema already, and we were getting to the point where the original context was sort of lost, and I didn’t want that to happen. On the other hand, ‘Arrival’ itself is a political film because it’s about unification and getting beyond boundaries."

- Max Richter

Renowned composer Max Richter, who is well-known for his moving musical compositions, once shared his opinions about modifying one of his pieces for a different media. This passage is taken from an interview in which he discussed the work "On the Nature of Daylight," which was first called "Arrival.…

"I grew up poor with a very distinctive working-class accent. In England in the 1980s and 1990s this would have impeded my professional advancement. This background has never set me back in America."

- Fiona Hill

Fiona Hill, a specialist in Eurasian and Russian studies, was raised in an era when socioeconomic status and accent were the main barriers to social mobility. She was born into a working-class family in England in the 1980s and early 1990s, and she saw firsthand how a unique regional dialect could m…

"I thought I was going to be YG’s DJ forever. I didn’t plan on producing; I just picked up producing and got good at it."

- Mustard

The well-known American songwriter and record producer Mustard frequently talks about his experiences in the music business. He was born Eric Dwayne Young and raised in Compton, California, where hip-hop culture had a big impact on him. Mustard began his career as a DJ for one of the most well-known…

"When you see the films of certain young directors, you get the impression that film history begins for them around 1980."

- Jacques Rivette

A well-known French critic and filmmaker in the late 20th century, Jacques Rivette is renowned for his avant-garde approach to filmmaking. He frequently made observations about how the film industry was changing and how the next generation perceived their cinematic heritage. Rivette's comment highli…

"I find talking about my breakdown really easy."

- Frankie Bridge

In the UK, Frankie Bridge, an English actress and television presenter, is well-known for her roles on talk shows and reality shows. She is also known for being candid about her personal struggles, such as mental health conditions. Bridge frequently talks openly about having a breakdown during a try…

"The first years when I came to New York, everything was too big and too much. For me, it was too difficult here, but bit by bit, it became one of my favorite places."

- Stan Wawrinka

Swiss professional tennis player Stan Wawrinka is renowned for both his direct observations off the court and his strong shots on it. He talks about how, when he first moved to New York early in his career, he felt overwhelmed by the size and intensity of the city. Wawrinka felt both amazed and inti…

"The poster boy for our superabled future is Oscar Pistorius, an increasingly famous South African sprinter who happens to have had both of his legs amputated below the knee. Using upside down question mark-shaped carbon fiber sprinting prosthetics, called Cheetah blades, Mr. Pistorius can challenge the fastest sprinters in the world."

- Daniel H. Wilson

Oscar Pistorius was once cited by roboticist and science fiction author Daniel H. Wilson as an illustration of how technology is altering our perception of human potential. Pistorius, who was born with fibular hemimelia, a condition that necessitated the amputation of both of his legs below the knee…

"Darren Erstad was special to watch when he moved from center field from first base."

- Freddie Freeman

Famous baseball player Freddie Freeman once made a perceptive remark about his teammate Darren Erstad. In baseball, players frequently switch positions according to their individual strengths and the needs of the team. In particular, Freeman thought Erstad's move from center field to first base was …