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" Surprise " 下共有 8 篇文章

"I was surprised to make it even to the finals of the Olympics, and to get first is above me. I don’t even know what’s going on, to be honest."

- Red Gerard
American snowboarder Red Gerard rose to fame as a professional snowboarder after experiencing sudden success at a young age. In comparison to more seasoned athletes, he was a relative unknown when he participated in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The moment of shock and surrea…

"People ought to be slapped up side of the head, not always get what they expect. That’s why sometimes the bad guy gets away."

- John Sandford
Renowned author John Sandford is well-known for his crime novels, especially those that include the character Lucas Davenport. Beyond merely recounting tales of crime and punishment, Sandford frequently provides insights into justice and human nature in his writing and public speaking. One such real…

"When it gets to the knockout stages of Europe, we all know anything can happen."

- Diego Godin
Experienced football player Diego Godin, who has represented elite teams in Uruguay and Spain, frequently discusses the unpredictability of the high-stakes European competitions. He is well aware that everything changes when teams advance to the knockout stages. Consider the regular season as a huge…

"Life is always surprising to me. When you think it’s going to get dull, it never really does."

- Conor Oberst
American musician and songwriter Conor Oberst is well-known for both his solo work and his collaborations with bands like Bright Eyes and Desaparecidos. He frequently considers the unpredictable nature of life and how it can constantly surprise us in unexpected ways throughout his music. Think of li…

"The detective genre is not easy because you’ve got to get to a conclusion that is unexpected."

- Miranda Otto
Australian actress Miranda Otto, who starred in "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Missing," frequently discusses the difficulties of working in various genres. She talked about the complexities of playing characters in detective fiction in one interview. The plot of detective movies or television sho…

"In 2004, I don’t think any Silver Jews fan was probably expecting another record."

- David Berman
David Berman is a well-known American poet and singer-songwriter who rose to prominence with the band Silver Jews. Silver Jews had a loyal and patient fan base in the early 2000s music scene, albeit a small and devoted one. Fans eagerly awaited any news regarding new releases or performances during …

"It is always the unreadable that occurs."

- Oscar Wilde
The late 19th-century Irish poet and writer Oscar Wilde was well-known for his astute observations about life and his witty wit. One of his noteworthy observations—which may be interpreted as a continuation of his well-known statement regarding the unreadable—is that unexpected things frequently occ…

"I wish you could see some of the girls I have genuinely had crushes on in my life. They’re not the girls you would assume."

- Chris Evans
American actor Chris Evans, who is best known for playing Captain America and Peter Quill in "Guardians of the Galaxy," frequently discusses love and relationships on social media and in interviews. His personal experiences with crushes and how they don't always fit with social norms or preconceived…