Generic Quotations

Don't be afraid to fail. You're going to go on a million auditions, and most of them you won't get. It's very easy to think, 'This is not going to work for me,' but keep at it. It's very generic advice, but you have to be willing to keep yourself in the game.

It's difficult to build services that are supposed to scale to, you know, 30, 50, 100 million users right off the bat because they got to be kind of tailored down; by definition, they have to be a little bit generic to speak to that large of an audience.

The most fascinating powers don't mean a thing if the guy's poorly motivated or dull, and the most generic powers won't hurt a well-motivated character. Personality and motivation are what make Magneto, Magneto and not Cosmic Boy. The powers work for him, but it's his motivation that makes him the character he is.

The best founders are extremely thoughtful and have an eye for quality. I don't know if there's any generic advice here that would be helpful. Startup knowledge is a moving target.

I tend to play every color in the Southern rainbow, and the challenge is to make each character different so I'm not doing any generic 'Southern acting.'

From the outside, Rick Rubin's house above Zuma Beach is a generic millionaire beach home. There's a rarely used tennis court and a circular drive.

Cipla has already developed a generic version, oseltamivir, which would be much cheaper than Tamiflu, the only available drug effective in treating avian flu.

My provocative statement is that we desperately need a serious, scientific theory of cities and scientific theory means quantifiable, relying on underlying generic principles that can be made in a - put into a predictive framework. That's the quest.

The cliches are that it's the most generic Starsky and Hutch plot you can find.

I think everything's experimental whether you like it or not. I think that people who do generic pop are experimenting with cliches. It's no less than I am experimenting with noise or unknown music - until you say, 'This is my song, or this is my composition' - it's all experimental, whether you like it or not.

I don't care that people thought I was one way for my whole career because now that I am not attached to a team, I can have my own opinion, I can have my own voice. I can link myself to my own thought process rather than a generic message most teams try to get across.

Almost every script that I've gotten has been for sort of the generic Hollywood type. I haven't chosen them. All the ones I have chosen are because I've been fascinated with the source material or because of the script.

There are a lot of stuff on the record that I am thinking is generic but actually it is just as good as everybody else who is putting stuff out at the time.

Pfizer clearly is a company with tremendous disregard for the generic drug industry and is not given to settling. But it is not altogether unlikely that Pfizer could settle its litigation. If Pfizer could translate some of its cash hoards into greater certainty on this litigation ... I think they would do that.

Much of the increase in generic drug use advocated by Express Scripts involves switching patients to medicines different from those prescribed by their physicians. They are not generic copies of the prescribed treatments. Patients differ from one another, as do medicines in a therapeutic class. It is important that the patient and his or her physician determine which medicine is right for the patient.

Setting realistic goals and having a well-thought-out plan is important. Generic competition in any given market is inevitable. Start your next- generation drug development early -- just after product launch -- and be ready to show patients that the benefits gained from the scientific advances of a next-generation drug outweigh the savings that come from switching to generics.

The only justification that he ever gave for what was done to him was a generic 'I was bad' or 'I had lied,'

We won't be able to send generic messages to the troops or a note addressed to an entire company. There are too many issues with shipping.

But as generic drugs continue to play an increasingly prominent role in the health of Americans, we need to also continue to make sure that the generic drug program remains on stable financial footing.

What will arrive is a generic type of an application, along with a check usually for several thousand dollars.

If the generic doesn't get out there then the pharmaceutical company (with the patent) obviously benefits.

Stationery gets me excited because it has an individual character, unlike computers, which may be convenient but are generic and bland.

I think what is a valid concern is an overburdened FDA, and whether the FDA becomes more of a bottleneck to getting new generic drugs approved and getting the prices of drugs down,

Names that are broad, like Food.com, have no value unless you create meaning underneath them. It approaches the generic and defines what you do. It has a short-term advantage but in the long run limits you.

It is extremely preliminary in the discussions. All we did was send them a very generic basic spring-training diagram.

Roche has had plenty of time to figure out what its options are regarding the licensing of the patents. There are too many potential suppliers to undertake individual negotiations with each company. Roche needs to simply identify the relevant terms it will impose on generic suppliers and offer open licenses to anyone who can comply.

Out of every 10 scripts I get sent, seven are fairly generic about an American guy who gets the girl and is involved in underground espionage activity.

Those are two big things to overcome and basically have double-digit growth when you experience that type of generic competition.

You can have three 48-year-old women living close together who are very different. One may be a first-time grandmother. The second may have a child in kindergarten and pregnant with a second child. The third is single, never married, very focused and spoils the heck out of other people's children. Politicians reach out to those women as a generic 48-year-old but only have a 33 percent return rate. You need to know something more than gender and age.

You can either make a generic product and be so efficient that you offer a low price, or, if you make something totally unique, you can win, because you don't have the pressure of competition,

That was a real surprise. Generic drug prices have been kept down substantially compared to previous years. I'm not sure I can explain that, but it's certainly good news for consumers and more reason than ever to switch to a generic drug if you have that option.

We set out to measure 25 brands in this growing hospitality category. However, in the minds of ultra-wealthy consumers, the Destination Club industry is still in its early stages of development. This is indicated by the dramatically low consumers awareness, rendering a large number of brands unable to be rated for lack of a reliable statistical sample. The category is populated with new brands with highly generic brand names. Many names are quite similar, generating a significant lack of differentiation in the minds of consumers. In this highly fragmented category, few brands have generated sufficient awareness, or differentiation, to make a strong impression on the wealthy. This accounts for the tight variances in scores across most dimensions on luxury status.

What I try to do with the accent of any character I play is not necessarily to do something that's generic - an Indian accent and that's how it sounds, for example. I think the accent needs to sound authentic on this person.

We buy generic diapers instead of the good kind.

We will fight in the courts, ... We will argue very strongly that unless a generic manufacturer has discovered its own way that is free of our patents of formulating the product, that they're in breach of our patents. We think we have a good chance of winning.

We dwell amid pinheaded weasels who know only timid, the generic and the abacus.

THE LAW OF THE GENERIC: One of the fastest routes to failure is giving a brand a generic name.

The potential savings achieved by moving to the lower-priced Aspen generic would be massive.

The plethora of special effects -- some dazzling, some clumsy -- make "Harry Potter" at times resemble a generic Hollywood horror movie. That three-headed dog that stands guard over a treasure was better left to the imagination. . .

Walgreen appears to be gaining share from weaker chains, while 2006 should see benefits from the higher-profit generic transition cycle and potential Medicare traffic.

Compounds are a lot more specialized than they were before. Now, they?re more fully robust and more developed for specific applications. There?s less emphasis on generic grades.

Consider that 20 billion dollars in generic drug savings in just six therapy classes is the same amount America's community hospitals spend each year on uncompensated care for the uninsured.

Community pharmacy has worked with state Medicaid programs to help implement cost savings and provide quality health care -- helping save tens of millions of dollars for states and the Federal Government, ... Community pharmacy has been particularly successful in increasing the use of lower-cost generic medications. That is why we strongly believe that a critical ingredient in achieving Medicaid savings is the establishment of a new system that encourages generic drug dispensing to Medicaid recipients. We can help Congress achieve Medicaid savings if they will partner with community pharmacy instead of making ill-advised budget cuts that will jeopardize patient access.

I've been at this for a while, and to a very real extent, you look at cover art with the same sort of expectation you have for playing slot machines in Vegas. That is to say, you hope to break even and promise yourself not to flinch when all you get is the same sort of mix of fruit that you get in a cup of generic fruit cocktail.

The transaction is compelling and furthers us on our path to becoming a top five global generic company.

Turning a zombie pandemic into a generic disaster movie robs the zombies of their dirty, nasty edginess and robs the disaster of its epic scope.

When you have a generic policy that says 'all,' it's the same as having no policy at all. We should be moved to action, but also disciplined so that what we do is good, not just feel-good.

These anti-competitive settlements in the pharmaceutical industry are a major anti-trust problem. These settlements are thwarting competition and depriving consumers of the benefits of low-cost generic drugs.

It would seem that maybe it's going to be more difficult for the generic providers to, in a general way, overcome some of the patents.

With giant sites like Facebook and MySpace becoming as generic as Yahoo and AOL of old, more and more sites will be looking for an edge by drilling down deeply to serve a highly targeted audience.

What amazes me is that no matter how obscure or generic a TV show might be, theres always someone wholl buy it. As long as the studios recognize this, they can manufacture modest quantities and generate respectable sales.

You do things bit by bit. That's the only way to play something really original, where the details stand out. You're not just showing us a cliched, generic character that you've seen before.

We are very keen to see generic versions of this anti-viral drug available, but we will not pressure Roche to do so (relinquish its patent).

Almost 80% of respondents acknowledged that imagery represents a critical facet of their branding campaigns, yet due to cost and time restrictions they must often settle for generic images that may not support their brand message.

They seem to have these personalities that are very generic and so I can't really relate to them. I suppose I can't really relate to it on a personal level at all, because you never really understand where the personal comes into what they do.

Television has changed. There's obviously the generic shows, but on HBO and AMC, there are some really great series, so I'm not closed off to television. If there's an amazing role with amazing people and a great story, I'd definitely be open to it.

There's particular opportunity through 90-day prescription refill programs. If a patient can get it at a retail pharmacy rather than through the mail, that offers another opportunity to convert the patient to a generic when available.

This transaction builds upon that existing strategy to expand our brand and generic product offerings.

We are so generic in our first practice,

This approval is another example of our agency's endeavor to counter rising healthcare costs by approving safe and effective generic alternatives as soon as the law permits.

This is important because it directly relates to what Americans have to pay for prescription drugs. We know that the growing availability of generic drugs translates into savings.

In general, I feel so much of pop culture is set in the generic big city, particularly comics. I feel like there are so many other stories to tell.

If you're inclined to dismiss L.A. as a place of unrelenting vapidity and generic 1980s architecture, then you're doing yourself and L.A. a huge disservice, and you're just not looking hard enough.

If you had a generic Lipitor, it would be harder for Vytorin to compete. When you have a generic out there, you start worrying about therapeutic substitution.

The best defense against generic competition is innovation, because you don't have to worry so long as you come up with an innovative product that antiquates your older product, ... You can replace your own products before generic competition comes out.

It used to take forever to achieve even 70 percent generic uptake. Consumers are much more willing to take a generic now than ever before.

This is consistent with our strategy to participate in the generic market for Pfizer products that become subject to generic competition.

It's really simple mechanically. If we need parts, most of them are either Volkswagen parts or generic ones you can get at NAPA.

It's really great for those who live in retirement homes and want to save through the purchase of generic drugs.

In addition, I can't criticize any station's national advertisers. It goes without saying that I wouldn't have the urge to criticize local advertisers. It would be biting the hand that feeds. I am willing to criticize fast food in the generic and insurance in the generic but I do put on the gloves when it comes to specific issues.

In our view, the risk of negative ruling was largely factored into market expectations with the timing of a generic launch being the main issue.

If you need a prescription drug, you may be able to find it at your local pharmacy, or a less expensive generic version may be available.

'Chels-emojis' are in the works. I use emojis heavily in life, and I think a lot of people do. There are a number that are frustratingly absent - you know how there's kind of a generic white man and a generic white woman? I just want to put a generic black man and a generic black woman.

Generic drug sales are expected to reach $60 billion by next year and today account for more than half of all prescriptions filled in the US. Branded companies must employ a range of defensive strategies if they are to maintain an influential market position after their patents reach expiration.

Generic drugs are a side show in a circus, ... They attract a lot of attention, but the main event is the big tent -- the brand-name drug makers.

Generic products help reduce costs to patients and for the first time this antiretroviral drug will be available as a generic pediatric dosage form, ... These approvals will now allow those infected with HIV more access to these lifesaving drugs within our country.

'The Count' wasn't a real stretch. I was doing pretty generic Bela Lugosi bad vampire on purpose. It was supposed to be lame. I didn't put fangs on; it was a guy who was just going through the motions. I drew on the widow's peak with eyebrow pencil and wore a turtleneck, not a tux.

The FTA will not increase the price of generic or innovative drugs.

The generic industry has been under considerable pressure over the last several months due to increased competition and aggressive tactics by brand companies seeking to delay the introduction of generic products, and these new initiatives are designed to reduce our exposure to these trends.

You will save an average of 35 percent on generic medication and 15 percent on name brand medication. ...This way it reduces their out-of-pocket expense.

That's a generic rule. I don't know if it applies to Bush,

We expect the price spread to increase from 28% to more than 70% with additional generic launches.

We want to ensure that our members have access to the lowest prices on key generic pharmaceuticals. Following the success of several pilot projects, we made the program available to the entire Premier membership.

It's healthy to have a decent lag time between discs, but if there's too much time in between, there might be a drop off in interest. What amazes me is that no matter how obscure or generic a TV show might be, there's always someone who'll buy it. As long as the studios recognize this, they can manufacture modest quantities and generate respectable sales.

I don't want to talk about the environment and the American Indian viewpoint, I hate the word Native American. Its a government term, which was created in the year 1970 in the Department of the Interior, a generic term that describes all the prisoners of the United States of America.

If you're inclined to dismiss L.A. as a place of unrelenting vapidity and generic 1980s architecture, then you're doing yourself and L.A. a huge disservice, and you're just not looking hard enough.

As a child, I was always playing some generic child.

Movies in general are more generic. If something sells just make more. That's Hollywood.

When the citizens at large administer the state for the common interest, the government is called by the generic name - a constitution.