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I've always been surprised at the degree of success of The Mirror and the Lamp and duration of esteem for it. I had no reason to expect in 1953 that it would appeal to more than a specialized group interested in literary criticism.

Quote by M. H. Abrams about criticism, literary critic, success, reason

There was a time that no one knew me as an artist. They...

There was a time that no one knew me as an artist. They just knew me as a songwriter. I guess people are surprised.

Quote by Michael Bolton about artists, time, people

I was surprised that my wife thought it was a good idea, then again with my agent, another woman, then my editor, another woman - in spite of the fact that all three of them reacted positively I still have this fear.

Quote by Michael Chabon about woman, wife, fear, idea, thinking, good, good luck

I was surprised to see people in England wearing clothes that didn't look as if they'd just come from the dry cleaners but as if they might have been worn for more than one day.

Quote by Julie Christie about clothes, day, people

People are surprised at how down-to-earth I am. I like to...

People are surprised at how down-to-earth I am. I like to stay home on Friday nights and listen to 'The Art of Happiness' by the Dalai Lama.

Quote by Carmen Electra about earth, home, happiness, art, magic, people

I am not surprised that they show no intention to follow in my footsteps, although if I had a second chance myself, I would certainly try to repeat my present career.

Quote by Richard Ernst about intention, career, present, chance

My wife is healthy, she's in the prime of her life and you think that it happens to other people but it happens to everyone and at some point in everyone's life they're going to have to deal with something... some earlier than later and I promise...

Quote by Brett Favre about tragedy, promise, wife, life, contentment, people

I was quite surprised how easily people wanted to...

I was quite surprised how easily people wanted to pigeonhole things I've done.

Quote by Bill Forsyth about things, people

Not only was it that I surprised people by beating Bret Hart, but it was a great match. They still rate it as one of the best wrestling matches of all time.

Quote by Owen Hart about time, people

Well, she managed to Barbara was capable of doing practically anything if she set her mind to it. In retrospect, I'm not surprised that Barbara managed to get collect calls through.

Quote by Ted Olson about mind

I guess what's most surprised me in most of the reviews is that they don't seem to get the noir story in the dream sequence, so they analyze it like a straight noir movie.

Quote by Brian De Palma about love, dream

You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap.

You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap.

Quote by Dolly Parton about contentment

It's always good to have no expectations when you see a...

It's always good to have no expectations when you see a film. Then you can be pleasantly disappointed or surprised.

Quote by Bill Paxton about film, good, good luck, contentment

In fact you may be surprised by this, I was even moved...

In fact you may be surprised by this, I was even moved down a class once because I couldn't do mental arithmetic.

Quote by Roger Penrose about contentment

All sorts of computer errors are now turning up, you'd be...

All sorts of computer errors are now turning up, you'd be surprised to know the number of doctors who claim they are treating pregnant men.

Quote by Isaac Asimov about computers, error, numbers, man, contentment

Time changes everything except something within us which...

Time changes everything except something within us which is always surprised by change.

Quote by Thomas Hardy about change, time

When you first are in front of the camera as a young...

When you first are in front of the camera as a young person, you'd be surprised at all the insecurities you can get.

Quote by Kurt Vogel Russell about actors, contentment, people

Vanity Suddenly the limpid stupor of the immensity towers above the debris And the man bent over the water surprised by the sun discovers a shadow Wafting in pieces and gently floating away

Quote by Giuseppe Ungaretti about vanity, proudness, shadow, sun, water, man

Looking back at all the people I have insulted, I am...

Looking back at all the people I have insulted, I am mildly surprised that I am still allowed to exist.

Quote by Auberon Alexander Waugh about opinion, people

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is...

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is surprised when others believe him.

Quote by Charles de Gaulle about politics, faith

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