tell from
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An artist needs knowledge and the power of observation only so that he can tell from what he is abstaining, and to be sure that his abstention will not appear artificial or false.
I saw Hulk Hogan the other day in a parking lot, and I couldn't tell from a distance if it was Hulk Hogan or not. And I realized I've never had that dilemma before. I've always been able to tell immediately when looking at anybody if they were or were not Hulk Hogan.
I can tell from about 20 yards away when someone has a manuscript for me. I can just tell - they have that look.
You know, you're a feminist.” It was not a compliment. I could tell from his tone-the same tone with which a person would say, "You're a supporter of terrorism.
If you didn't know that I am an actress, I don't think you could tell from my lifestyle. I cook and cook and cook. I like to be with my daughter. She's 16, so of course I bore her.
You cannot tell from a man's clothes how much he is making, but you must look at his wife's.