I have no romantic feelings about age. Either you are interesting at any age or you are not. There is nothing particularly interesting about being old - or being young, for that matter.

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I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.

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You can't just be talented: You have to be terribly smart and energetic and ruthless. You also have to become necessary to people, by working hard and well and bringing more than your bones and your skin to the project. Don't just show up. Transform the work, yourself, and everybody around you. Be needed. Be interesting. Be something no one else can be--and consistently.

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As one goes through life, one learns that if you don't paddle your own canoe, you don't move.

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If you need a helping hand, you can find one at the end of your arm.

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The only time I am ever miserable is when I do something just for the money.

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If you follow all of the rules, you'll miss all of the fun.

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Don't moan, don't whine, don't blame. Just get on with it.

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You politicians remain professional because the voters remain amateur.

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Enemies are so stimulating.

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