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“Absolutely not! They made their decision and took the low road to unearned riches to play in a subpar league, while trashing the PGA Tour on the way out, showing a complete lack of sportsmanship.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
The legendary stage and screen star told People earlier this year that she had always been against the idea of writing her memoir: "'Absolutely not! 'Tell it when I'm gone!' was my philosophy," she explained.
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025
“I mean, that’s ridiculous. Of course not! How could I? I was just in it for kicks, period.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2025
“Protests and demonstrations, on whichever side — yes. Violence — absolutely not! If one side wins, the state will lose. We must remain one people and one state — Jewish and democratic.”
From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2023
“What? No, of course not! I thought it was you doing it!”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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