All Quotes

I'd much rather leave £2bn to charity, or £3bn or £4bn, than £1bn. That is my motivation to carry on working as hard as I do.
‐‐ John Caudwell

I'd much rather play the psycho than the pretty girl in hot pants.
‐‐ Cush Jumbo

I'd much rather put on weight than have to lose weight.
‐‐ Chris Hemsworth

I'd much rather see a world where, when you make some quirky comment on a blog or news story or you upload a video clip, instead of just a moment of fame for your pseudonym, you'll get 50 bucks. The first time that happens, you'll realise that you're a full-class citizen. You have the potential to make money from the system.
‐‐ Jaron Lanier

I'd much rather see Richard Pryor or Jackie Mason in a theater than in a club.
‐‐ Elayne Boosler

I'd much rather talk about guitar playing. I hate it when people ask me about my lyrics. I always feel like telling them to just go and read them.
‐‐ James Hetfield

I'd much rather try and fail than talk about trying.
‐‐ Mike Birbiglia

I'd much rather turn down a starring role in a bad picture and do a small role in a very good picture.
‐‐ Rod Taylor

I'd much rather wear out than rust out.
‐‐ Dan Rather

I'd much rather win in three or four sets than go the distance all the time; I seem to put everyone through the wringer quite a bit.
‐‐ Lleyton Hewitt

I'd my own insecurities while portraying the role of James Bond.
‐‐ Pierce Brosnan

I'd never ask an actor to do something I couldn't do - not that I'm the best actor in the world - but if I can do it, then I know that anyone I hire can do these things.
‐‐ Rob Reiner

I'd never be where I am if more successful writers hadn't taken an interest in me and done me a good turn - be it chiming in with constructive criticism or giving me sound advice about my career plan.
‐‐ Sara Sheridan

I'd never been a teacher before, and here I was starting my first day with these eager students. There was a shortage of teachers, and they had been without a math teacher for six months. They were so excited to learn math.
‐‐ Andrew Shue

I'd never been around a capella or really knew much about it. I feel like I know a lot about music, but what I didn't anticipate is that when every actor has to sing a different part and then do all their choreography on the same beat or on the same word, it's really hard.
‐‐ Jason Moore

I'd never been content in America.
‐‐ Julie Christie

I'd never been in a police state. I didn't know what it was. I knew that it was, in the general way that people know that two and two is four, but it had no emotional value for me until I found myself in the middle of it.
‐‐ Alan Furst

I'd never been in play long enough for the flowers to die in the dressing room.
‐‐ Mercedes McCambridge

I'd never been on tour until I met the Rudimental boys. Never done a live show in front of an audience.
‐‐ Ella Eyre

I'd never been published when I was young.
‐‐ Jack Vance

I'd never been to a prom, I had never had the whole high school experience. I think I was kind of an anomaly. I don't think they knew where to put me.
‐‐ Alicia Witt

I'd never been to a science-fiction convention until I became a professional writer.
‐‐ China Mieville

I'd never been to acting school, so I never thought I'd get this far.
‐‐ John Ratzenberger

I'd never bought a bottle of cologne in my life, never dabbled in Drakkar Noir before the big high school date or Polo before the prom.
‐‐ Michael Paterniti

I'd never bought the idea that you don't lose money by underestimating the intelligence of the audience. Although perhaps I should add that I've never really made that much money.
‐‐ John Lloyd

I'd never buy something, even if it's a great brand, that is a competitor to something I already own; that's insane.
‐‐ Francois-Henri Pinault

I'd never choose to turn the clock back.
‐‐ Geri Halliwell

I'd never compare myself to Freddie Mercury because I look up to him far too much. As an artist, not necessarily as a person.
‐‐ Mika

I'd never compromise my position as a journalist by having a friendly relationship with a politician.
‐‐ Rebekah Brooks

I'd never devote a whole record to heartbreak.
‐‐ Katy Perry

I'd never directed before and this movie's too important to me to put in the hands of some guy who has never directed. Even if it's me.
‐‐ Paul Reiser

I'd never do a film that would hurt anyone's sentiments, be it Indian or not.
‐‐ Akshay Kumar

I'd never done a straight play before, never, and it was very hard work - really, really hard work. It was dense, really wordy, and I was determined to learn every word of it - not just skip over bits and pieces.
‐‐ Bette Midler

I'd never done anything as high profile or professional as 'Skins', so 'Skins' is where I've started.
‐‐ April Pearson

I'd never even been to Wrigley Field. I never even enjoyed baseball that much, but I loved being there, the crowd was lovely, and they all sang with me!
‐‐ Bea Arthur

I'd never even seen a play by the time I was 24 years old.
‐‐ John Corbett

I'd never experienced stress before I did stand-up, and it was a massive shock to my system, this thing of waking up, and the nerves of, 'You're on stage tonight.'
‐‐ Johnny Vegas

I'd never felt afraid of pollution before and never wore a mask no matter where. But when you carry a life in you, what she breathes, eats and drinks are all your responsibility; then you feel the fear.
‐‐ Chai Jing

I'd never get elected if people in North Carolina realized how liberal I am.
‐‐ Dean Smith

I'd never go on a reality show - it's too invasive.
‐‐ Paloma Faith

I'd never go under the knife because I have a phobia of needles.
‐‐ Jasmine Guinness

I'd never gone as a kid to an ice rink. There was always that fear that I'd break my leg and it would affect my career.
‐‐ Bonnie Langford

I'd never had any problem finding inspiration; Ireland was always just there, you know? All this richness of culture was there to tap into.
‐‐ Brendan Gleeson

I'd never had money growing up, and it's never been that important to me, except maybe to take our kids on a nice vacation or something like that.
‐‐ Harlan Coben

I'd never had so much pleasure with another human being.
‐‐ Anne Bancroft

I'd never have a facelift, as I have never seen one that looks good.
‐‐ Trinny Woodall

I'd never have guessed that, six years after Medicare introduced a drug benefit, it would still be forbidden to negotiate prices with pharmaceutical companies. Health reform might fix that, but it probably won't.
‐‐ Timothy Noah

I'd never have written the big books in London.
‐‐ Jilly Cooper

I'd never heard of a hall pass until I came to America. It sounds like something at school.
‐‐ Nicky Whelan