Michael McDowell
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SOMERSET MAUGHAM I think he just took it upon himself that he was going to get the job done, and he did. He carried u... BARI ROGERS MARK TWAIN She was a creature of the deep, and there she must return, or perish. Toby understood that, but it h... JULIET MARILLIER The only person that should have been blamed in this incident was the criminal who took it upon hims... CANDY CLARK I was pretty surprised about it when I first heard it. When I heard he was doing it for his family, ... AUSTIN KELLY HENRY FIELDING JANE AUSTEN PETER ABELARD Einstein explained his theory to me every day, and on my arrival I was fully convinced that he under... CHAIM WEIZMANN He became a specialist on the Bible. His mission was the reaffirmation that Jesus (peace be upon him... FUAD HENDRICKS CECELIA AHERN THOMAS MERTON The less one knows, the more he thinks he knows, and the more willing he is to employ any and all me... PAUL HARRIS JOHN CONNOLLY SōSEKI NATSUME He's a great player to have. 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People in Berkeley are suckers for a cause. They're really willing to put their hands where their he... MICHAEL MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL MARY MCDOWELL MARY MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL It's been a long day. BOB MCDOWELL We just wanted to see what we could contribute. BOB MCDOWELL The magnitude of the destruction was unbelievable. ... The scope of the conditions down there is jus... BOB MCDOWELL We had to take a big knife off one guy who we rescued. That's not anything that should be a surprise... BOB MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL It's definitely a very feminine season. There's just a huge variety out there, which is good because... LAURA MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL We elect Democrats to the Congress to give us stuff and we elect Republicans to the White House so w... CHARLIE MCDOWELL In my home we are having to water every day, every night. I've put new plants in, some have died, so... SUSAN MCDOWELL Always have a little sweater with you. LAURA MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL The excitement hasn't worn off. Now, the preparation starts to come to fruition. It's like with a ne... ROGER MCDOWELL Obviously the success Leo had here was pretty much second to none. Hopefully we will continue that s... ROGER MCDOWELL My job is to get pitchers better. Walking into the Atlanta Braves [organization], you know the histo... ROGER MCDOWELL Everybody seems to be progressing right where they need to be. It's been a tremendous help, because ... ROGER MCDOWELL I wouldn't take back anything that I have done because it's who I am. I like to make people laugh. B... ROGER MCDOWELL Frame everything in the same color frame. A grouping of things with similar frames has a sophisticat... LAURA MCDOWELL We hope she can definitely repeat that. Liz was going crazy when they announced where we were going.... CASEY MCDOWELL When she speaks it is as if very thick olive oil is pouring vigorously over gravel chippings. COLIN MCDOWELL [Her] fingers are brandished as a crazed and half-starved Chinese would use chopsticks.. They prod a... COLIN MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL I've got lots and lots of anxious moments ahead thinking that we are just one hit away, one bunt awa... DAVE MCDOWELL After one week, it sold a million records. Then it went on to sell five million. I was 26 years old ... RONNIE MCDOWELL My most memorable moment was seeing a Mercedes Benz trash truck. They had Mercedes Benz' over there ... STEPHEN MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL At the end, you have to look at the positives. You have to look at the year we had. CASEY MCDOWELL If we can eliminate those turnovers, then we will definitely be right there with them. CASEY MCDOWELL JOSH MCDOWELL We were in fact their first test. I thought we did a good job working all the way through until the ... DAVE MCDOWELL We played well. They have a good pitcher and we hit her and you have got to feel good about that. DAVE MCDOWELL I'm not afraid to tell anyone I'm very demanding. I'll accept physical errors, but mental errors are... DAVE MCDOWELL Having a champion at 171 pounds, sooner or later you're going to have to make him an Athlete of the ... DAVE MCDOWELL To advance as a sophomore is a tremendous accomplishment. DAVE MCDOWELL That's a real bonus. It doesn't matter how good you hit. To get the ball in the cup takes a bit of l... GRAEME MCDOWELL Things haven't been great for me recently. I'm working hard on my game and relish the challenge that... GRAEME MCDOWELL I left my putts short on the ninth, 10th and 11th but the birdie on the 14th gave me something good ... GRAEME MCDOWELL The Masters is going to be a special tournament, GRAEME MCDOWELL Monty was so easy to play with. He's pretty automatic in terms of hitting fairways and he makes all ... GRAEME MCDOWELL It's a brutal golf hole. GRAEME MCDOWELL I played nicely today but 18 kicked me in the butt a little bit. It's a cruel game and to be honest ... GRAEME MCDOWELL Golf is a cruel game. GRAEME MCDOWELL You know how frustrated I've been getting for the last month or so. I've been playing good golf but ... GRAEME MCDOWELL The 17th hole will be a lot of fun, ... I may go straight out and hit a shot there when I arrive. GRAEME MCDOWELL The time to learn that is not when you're in a crisis. JANET MCDOWELL You better have somebody seeing sexual assault victims who is willing to provide emergency contracep... JANET MCDOWELL MALCOLM MCDOWELL Though I would say this: if you are very fortunate, you will live long enough in this life to achiev... NIGEL MCDOWELL But remember this: no journey can be made without the risk of stepping into the dark. NIGEL MCDOWELL Right after RIM hit the million-subscriber mark in February 2004, there really has been an uptake in... JEFF MCDOWELL People get very nostalgic. They're probably doing traditions that they've done in their family for y... LAURA MCDOWELL I think people love throws because it's a quick way to update the room. LAURA MCDOWELL The whole quilted look is very popular but in bright, vibrant jewel tones. LAURA MCDOWELL Our typical customer is a woman, 25 to 34, who is shopping for herself and her home. Honey Creek Com... LAURA MCDOWELL You can wear a lighter-weight Bohemian skirt if it's light out. If you want to wear it at night, and... LAURA MCDOWELL Surf and skateboarding - all these looks are influencing boys fashion. LAURA MCDOWELL The Bohemian look is the hottest look right now. LAURA MCDOWELL There aren't any rules in terms of one thing that's in. There are a lot of different trends, which i... LAURA MCDOWELL Obviously, this is exciting. It's special. No, make that real special, given the history of this org... ROGER MCDOWELL As the majestic pearl is formed inside a clam through much irritation, so are you being formed throu... E. L. MCDOWELL Making decisions in anger is like spitting in the wind; it comes back and hits you in the face. E. L. MCDOWELL Struggles are really opportunities for your next level. E. L. MCDOWELL Boredom is the result of lacking focus. E. L. MCDOWELL Prosperity is a mindset. E. L. MCDOWELL The greatest challenge man will face is himself. E. L. MCDOWELL State of mind determines destination. E. L. MCDOWELL Take nothing or no one for granted, for what is predictable today will one day become unpredictable ... E. L. MCDOWELL Build a man's ego and you'll win his favor; crush a man's ego and you'll receive much grief from him... E. L. MCDOWELL Time is an advocate for truth. E. L. MCDOWELL Sanctuary, on a personal level, is where we perform the job of taking care of our soul. CHRISTOPHER FORREST MCDOWELL Beyond its practical aspects, gardening - be it of the soil or soul - can lead us on a philosophical... CHRISTOPHER FORREST MCDOWELL Antagonists come with all life progression. E. L. MCDOWELL Closed doors present other opportunities! E. L. MCDOWELL Existence is the greatest opportunity one can have; so why settle for a mediocre state of being? E. L. MCDOWELL There was some indecision as to when I was born. My sister said it was 1916. I'd lost my birth c... MICHAEL GOUGH You can't escape this feeling of disintegration. The world is fragile. But you also can't le... MICHAEL SHANNON You have to always remember who your guest is, and that's who we cater to. MICHAEL MINA MICHAEL CAINE MICHAEL SYMON We've certainly learned a lot of lessons from Katrina, from Rita. Rita was better than Katrina. ... MICHAEL CHERTOFF There's Jay-Z, who morphs a certain street hustler's cool and indifference into CEO extravag... MICHAEL PATERNITI MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL PORTER MICHAEL STRAHAN I might be 'Candid Camera's number one fan. MICHAEL CARBONARO To be able to detect the outbreak of avian flu anywhere in the world is going to require a partnersh... MICHAEL BURGESS MICHAEL JORDAN The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once wrote that when you look into the darkness of the abyss the... MICHAEL CONNELLY MICHAEL KORDA MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL KORDA I joined Twitter and you read a lot of the comments. You're biting your lip and you want to repl... MICHAEL OWEN MICHAEL IGNATIEFF I'm not good at being static. I have to be climbing a mountain. MICHAEL OVITZ MICHAEL JORDAN MICHAEL JORDAN MICHAEL JORDAN MICHAEL JORDAN MICHAEL BUBLE Yauch was a gifted MC. MICHAEL DIAMOND Yauch was great at lacking fear. MICHAEL DIAMOND I believed, up to last week, that Adam was somehow coming back. But I wouldn't trade that optimi... MICHAEL DIAMOND The sport of shooting is my life. MICHAEL DIAMOND Becoming an Olympian is the ultimate reward for any athlete. MICHAEL DIAMOND Honestly achieved results surpass all others. MICHAEL DIAMOND I find that it's best to take one step at a time and cross each bridge as they come to you. MICHAEL STUHLBARG MICHAEL STRAHAN MICHAEL POLLAN MICHAEL DOUGLAS MICHAEL CAINE MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL LEUNIG MICHAEL DOUGLAS I'm a big supporter of the Second Amendment. But I think I have a First Amendment right not to b... MICHAEL NUTTER In all of my work I'm trying to create a dialogue, in which I want to provoke the recipients, st... MICHAEL HANEKE Horror fans need horror, okay? They don't need little worms squirming around going down your thr... MICHAEL ROOKER MICHAEL LEUNIG A man in a well tailored suit will always shine brighter than a guy in an off-the-rack suit. MICHAEL KORS MICHAEL MOORE If you copy then it is not self-expression. MICHAEL SCHENKER I'm not sure why I like cats so much. I mean, they're really cute obviously. They are both w... MICHAEL SHOWALTER MICHAEL ASTON MICHAEL MORPURGO MICHAEL MORPURGO MICHAEL MORPURGO MICHAEL MORPURGO MICHAEL MORPURGO MICHAEL MORPURGO MICHAEL MORPURGO MICHAEL MORPURGO MICHAEL MORPURGO MICHAEL MORPURGO
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