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The heart of Quotees itself — lines that surprise, challenge, or stay with you. Here, every quotation earns its place by being just a little unexpected.

Marc Almond’s favourite colour is… – Helmet purple – Quote

The interviewer asks: What’s your favourite colour? “Helmet purple” Marc Almond from the recent BBC documentary, Soft Cell: Say Hello, Wave Goodbye https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0002tc3/soft-cell-say-hello-wave-goodbye http://www.softcell.co.uk/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_Cell https://twitter.com/softcellhq https://hornet.com/stories/soft-cell-marc-almond-dave-ball-history/ Marc Almond’s statement has a provocative and specific meaning, which aligns with the often bold and unapologetic style of his artistic expression. In this context, describing his favourite

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Jimmy Iovene – Every room you go into is better because you are there – Quote

Every room you go into is better because you are there. Jimmy Iovene Well known record producer Jimmy Iovene recalls the words his father said to him, from the recent BBC4 The Defiant Ones Jimmy Iovene on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Iovine The Defiant Ones Documentary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Defiant_Ones_(documentary) The Defiant Ones Documentary BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0002fyf Jimmy Iovine Jimmy Iovine

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W. H. Auden – Don’t get rid of my devils, because my angels will go too – Quote

Don’t get rid of my devils, because my angels will go too. W. H. Auden. Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._H._Auden Poetry Foundation: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/w-h-auden Don’t get rid of my devils, because my angels will go too. W.H. Auden was a British poet, known for his poignant and thought-provoking works. One of his most famous quotes is, “Don’t get rid

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Jordan Peterson – If you’re half crazy and you get a lot of money, you’re going to be crazy a lot faster – Quote

If you’re half crazy and you get a lot of money, you’re going to be crazy a lot faster. Jordan Peterson Jordan Peterson explains what can happen when unstable people with financial restrictions, suddenly become wealthy. https://jordanbpeterson.com/ https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson Introduction Exploring the Wisdom of Jordan Peterson In the realm of philosophy and self-improvement, few names have

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Duke Ellington – There’s only two kinds of music, Good and bad – Quote

There’s only two kinds of music, Good and bad Duke Ellington A Quote on the song, I Love Music by Flunk The Song: https://beatservice.kudosrecords.co.uk/track/bs051xlp/1/flunk-i-love-music The Band: https://flunkmusic.com/ The Lyrics: https://genius.com/Flunk-i-love-music-lyrics The Quotee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Ellington | http://www.dukeellington.com/ | https://www.npr.org/2008/11/19/97193567/duke-ellington-the-composer-pt-1

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Stephen Fry – If someone can say it as a base remark in a saloon bar then it’s not worthy of professional comedy – Quote

If someone can say it as a base remark in a saloon bar then it’s not worthy of professional comedy. Stephen Fry A quote about rubbish comedy, from the recent Sam Harris, Making Sense Podcast. https://samharris.org/podcasts/147-stephen-fry/ http://www.stephenfry.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Fry https://twitter.com/stephenfry

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Homer Simpson – ‘le grille’ What the Hell is that? – Quote

‘le grille’ What the Hell is that? Homer Simpson Episode: Mom And Pop Art:https://simpsons.fandom.com/wiki/Mom_and_Pop_Art A Cultural Phenomenon “The Simpsons” is a cultural phenomenon that has entertained audiences for over 30 years. The beloved animated sitcom has become an institution in popular culture and has been praised for its satire, humour, and social commentary. At the

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Jason Wilson – You shouldn’t be able to pick your nickname and you can’t pick the colour your bike is – Quote

You shouldn’t be able to pick your nickname and you can’t pick the colour your bike is. Jason Wilson – Sacred Steel Bikes https://www.facebook.com/SacredSteelMotorcycles/ https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2016/09/08/a-few-minutes-with-jason-wilson-star-of-discoverys-upcoming-sacred-steel/ https://www.douchelarouche.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DoucheLaRouche/ https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Douche%20Larouche Sacred Steel Bikes: A Look Inside the World of Custom Motorcycles Sacred Steel Bikes is a reality TV show that follows the team at Sacred Steel Metal

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