Millions for defence, but not one cent for tribute.


Silvio Pellico

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Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute
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An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
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Defence, not defiance.
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One Heart! One Mind! One Team! One Dream! One Goal! One Soul! That's how we roll!
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It's a bit bruised and tender but I'll be 100 per cent for Saturday,
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Agents are still asking for millions of dollars for actors that don't sell one ticket.
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In the music industry, intelligence in women is undervalued.
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I quite like androgyny.
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The highest tribute to the dead is not grief but gratitude.
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Just Be LOVE!
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