Quotes About Openness

I will always demand the right for theatre to talk about anything and anyone. Without exception. None.

I'm a complete democrat in terms of who buys my books.

Debate is so much better than denial.

Consumers depend on us to make sure that competition is fair and open, and it's my responsibility to make that happen.

I would say critically of myself that I am somebody without secrets. Sometimes acting depends on you having a secret. I don't think I've ever had that.

I think the most destructive thing is fear: when people don't want to say what they think.

I don't map out my future to the minute details.

I like to do shows that open a dialogue.

I'm about dialogue, and I'm always willing to talk.

For some reason, some kids have a fear of food. Some adults do, too. The best cure for that is to try a lot of different kinds of things. The more you try, the more experiences you have.

I think as an actor you have to be open to your emotions - that's how you tap into other characters. Besides, by being so open I've come to terms with how screwed I am!

We tap into something when we're honest about what's going on in our lives.

The First Amendment rejects red tape, cover-up and double-speak.

You put yourself in the public eye. You're kind of an open target.

When you are too specific on a target, it can drain you. Ask me where I will be when I am 60, and I will have no answer to give.

I think sometimes if you let it all hang out, it makes you a target.

We will not put a lid on opinions. On the contrary, it is more important than ever that political debates are open and free, even on the most difficult issues. Especially on the most difficult issues. The task is to encourage controversial debates in a form that strengthens democracy.

The concept of clearing one's mind before performing a task so that it is consumed by nothing but that task, yet is open at the same time to anything that might happen - that concept can be applied to playing guitar, and it's enormously helpful for improvising.

I'll tell you what - it's not a choice until you're open enough to experience both male and female sexuality. Until you've tasted the food, you don't know whether you'll like it or not, as my mom always said.

I like to erase lines between categories. Why separate cookbook writing from writing, healthy from good tasting? I want to be open to possibilities.

Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.

One of the things my father taught me was you should not exclude those who are opposed to your ideas.

Taxpayers can go online and find out more about the way their government works than ever before.

Country music has taken so many forms, and I've always contended that it does not matter if the casual listener falls in love with country music through Florida Georgia Line, Taylor Swift, Old Crow Medicine Show or whomever - just get in and start digging!