Once I began doing stand-up, I didn't get a kick out of the applause or being the centre of attention; but I did get a kick out of the jigsaw puzzle aspect of it, searching for the right bit, adding another few pieces each night until the bigger picture appears. That's the appeal: the challenge of it. ~Stephen Merchant
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A man without a wife is like a vase without flowers. ~African Proverb
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Before thirty, men seek disease; after thirty, diseases seek men. ~Chinese Proverb
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Do not marry for money; you can borrow it cheaper. ~Scottish Proverb
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If you want to be criticized, marry. ~Irish Proverb
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There will be many times in your lives; at school, and more particularly when you are a grown up; when people will distract or divert you from what needs to be done. You may even welcome the distraction. But if you use it as an excuse for not doing what you suppose to do, you can blame no one but yourself. If you truly wish to accomplish something, you should allow nothing to stop you, and chances are you'll succeed. ~Julie Andrews
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Man is the head of the family, woman the neck that turns the head. ~Chinese Proverb
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A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat. ~American Proverb
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A quotation at the right moment is like bread in a famine. ~Yiddish Proverb
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Good advice is often annoying, bad advice never. ~French Proverb
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The most dangerous food is wedding cake. ~American Proverb
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Love is a flower which turns into fruit at marriage. ~Finnish Proverb
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Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses. ~Proverb
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Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get. ~H. Jackson Brown Jr.
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Failure is fantastic, because you meet yourself and get to know your limitations. This is how I express myself, and I can't do it any other way. ~Billy Childish
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I failed at the biggest things there are in life. I failed in my health, I failed in my marriage, I failed in everything, and I have picked myself up and gone on. ~Sharon Stone
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The best thing a girl can be is a good wife and mother. It is a girl's highest calling. I hope I am ready. ~Nancy E. Turner
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The debate over same sex "marriage" has engaged the heartfelt feelings and convictions of millions of Americans. ~Elliott Abrams
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I believe a woman, in order to be a good wife, must be both sensual and maternal. ~Elisabeth Elliot
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Experience this moment to its fullest. ~Zen Proverb
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Let us help build the kingdom of God by standing up boldly and being defenders of marriage, parenthood, and the home. ~Bonnie L. Oscarson
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Do not look for more honor than your learning merits. ~Jewish Proverb
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All the stars that never were, are parking cars and pumping gas. ~Dionne Warwick
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The belly rules the mind. ~Spanish Proverb
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A family with an old person has a living treasure of gold. ~Chinese Proverb
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