It's true that, like Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes, Fleming once toyed with killing off Bond. But his readers protested and he listened. They wouldn't allow James Bond to die then, and I don't believe we should any time soon either. 
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LONDON - JULY 10: (UK TABLOID Singer and charity co-founder Alicia Keys arrives at the Black Ball UK in aid of 'Keep A Child Alive' HIV/AIDS charity at St John's, Smith Square on July 10, 2008 in London, England.
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TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 06: Actress Alicia Keys from the film "The Secret Life Of Bees", poses for a portrait during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival at The Sutton Place Hotel on September 6, 2008 in Toronto, Canada.
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TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 05: (L-R) Actresses Sophie Okonedo, Alicia Keys and Queen Latifah attend the "The Secret Life Of Bees" premiere after party during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival held at the Ultra Supper Club on September 5, 2008 in Toronto, Canada.
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Quotes about James Bond
It's true that, like Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes, Fleming once toyed with killing off Bond. But his readers protested and he listened. They wouldn't allow James Bond to die then, and I don't believe we should any time soon either.
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in IMDB
An homage to classic Bond titles, a teaser for the newest installment in the series, and an ad for a healthier alternative to the vodka martini, Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam tapped us to develop, direct and produce this spot as part of Coke Zero’s co-branded tie-in with the 22nd film in the James Bond franchise
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in Computerlove
When I heard that Paul [W S Anderson] was doing Death Race and I was actually sitting down with him, it was like, f***, these cars are the next level of what James Bond had. Mini guns on the bonnet, smoke, napalm, all the gadgetry. I’m a big car fanatic and I never had enough money to buy the cars I wanted.
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in Malaysia Sun
Always shaken, never stirred. Stay in control. A message from Smirnoff, James Bond’s vodka.
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in Brandweek
Quotes from articles mentioning James Bond
The film's anticipated arrival is a perfect opportunity to tell Sony's high-definition story to consumers in an interactive way.
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in PR Newswire
Sony's reputation for premium technology and great entertainment work well with Bond's legacy and innovation
said Stuart Redsun
in PR Newswire
I think that combining that style with mine, which already has a raw feel to it, and my voice, I just think we could do something really interesting that mixes rock and soul together, the blues and emotion, and it could be really touching
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in New Kerala
They're very raw, very cut and dry, It's, like, drums and guitar. It's that simple, and I love that
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in New Kerala
delighted and pleased to have two such exciting artists as Jack and Alicia, who were inspired by our film to join together their extraordinary talents in creating a unique sound for 'Quantum of Solace.'
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in Malaysia Sun
