Rather than suggest what it would prefer artists to be doing, a photography department, in Mr. Bajac's view, has to reflect what they are actually doing.

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The fact is, he is someone who would much prefer to be doing than talking.

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Most prefer not to cut spending because doing so would anger someone somewhere.

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Yes, in real life we all know she is a committed humanitarian but on screen we still prefer to see her doing big action flicks like Salt and Wanted.

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But from the point of view of music-making and me doing my job, I prefer to conduct from the pit.

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In addition, customers increasingly prefer to buy integrated systems from one vendor, rather than doing the plumbing themselves.

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The perseverance Mason has shown in pursuing his dream, even though he was not the starter, shows that when you put your mind to it, and are willing to compete even when you are doing what you would prefer doing, you can succeed.

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