I had the privilege of being ...

I had the privilege of being able to choose, or at least have the opportunity to work at, being anything but an actor.
I had the privilege of being able to choose, or at least have the opportunity to work at, being anything but an actor.
 Benedict Cumberbatch

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We are in a survival mentality, and that's hard-wired into our humanity, because we are the winners of an evolutionary struggle of millions and millions and millions of years.
 John Shelby Spong
There is an ocean of endless opportunities, and there are so many things that one can do. I'm so fortunate that I've grown up with this sort of a philosophy and mentality.
 Hafez Nazeri
I like to challenge hitters with a 'Here it is, hit it,' mentality. It's definitely a big part of my game, especially when I get in situations where I need it. I usually save a little bit so it's there for me.
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Sala-manda-stron, look out here we come, A thief a warrior and a mole. Though the quest may take its toll, We'll march until we reach our goal,
 Brian Jacques
A warrior takes his lot, whatever it may be, and accepts it in ultimate humbleness. He accepts in humbleness what he is, not as a grounds for regret but as a living challenge.

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There's so much in the 21st century that is stymied by bureaucracy and mediocrity and committee.
 Benedict Cumberbatch
If you can't jump on board when the ride's going past that's it, it usually goes by, so the hugest compliment they paid me was to come back to me. It motivated me to try to fulfill their faith.
 Benedict Cumberbatch
My massive motivation in life is to make parents proud. But even that has to stop at a point.
 Benedict Cumberbatch
If I'd had fame early on, I'd have been able to abuse it in the way that a young man should.
 Benedict Cumberbatch
What makes a good animated movie is being able to balance adult and knowing in-jokes and also just out and out funny things that make all people laugh. The idea that it's actually something that will appeal to a family, that's the trick.
 Benedict Cumberbatch