Modern American magic, late 20th century magic, is tremendously disrespectful of the audience.
Penn JilletteNot much was really invented during the Renaissance, if you don't count modern civilization.
P. J. O'RourkeWe are similar to a museum. My function is to present old masterpieces in modern frames.
Rudolf BingI got into trad jazz, then modern jazz, then avant-garde jazz, between the ages of 16 to 18.
Roy HarperThe biggest threats to human survival today are not wars or conflict, it is modern business.
Steven MageeI want everyone to wear what they want and mix it in their own way. That, to me, is what is modern.
Karl LagerfeldModern man is probably a more humiliated and depressed creature than he dares to know.
Michael LeunigA modern health and social care system has to be completely focussed on the needs of its users.
Patricia HewittThe three great elements of modern civilization, Gun powder, Printing, and the Protestant religion.
Thomas Carlyle