As an actor, you tell part of a story. As a writer, you get more of telling that story. But as a… — Jonah Hill Copy Share Image
Nature is full of drama. I know nothing about biology, about birds, about insects, about the details of politics. I just make… — Jacques Perrin Copy Share Image
Sometimes string figures were used to illustrate stories, as in the case of an Eskimo example that depicts a man catching a… — Louis Leakey Copy Share Image
Stories heal us because we become whole through them. In the process of writing, of discovering our story, we restore those parts… — Deena Metzger Copy Share Image
Storytellers, by the very act of telling, communicate a radical learning that changes lives and the world: telling stories is a universally… — Chris Cavanaugh Copy Share Image
I love telling stories. I love the intimacy between the writer and reader. When you write sketches it's over in two minutes.… — David Walliams Copy Share Image
When the story of these times gets written, we want it to say that we did all we could, and it was… — Edward de Bono Copy Share Image
The funny thing is, whenever I'm working on something, I kind of forget there's a lot of people watching. It makes it… — Michiel Huisman Copy Share Image
I write books because I have always been fascinated by stories and language, and because I love thinking about what makes people… — Lois Lowry Copy Share Image
When we think about the issues that matter, obviously the news covers immigration, a lot. You might think immigration is the only… — Soledad O'Brien Copy Share Image
I can't remember exactly the first thing I wrote, but one of the stories, was about a pilot whose plane crashed on… — Tom Robbins Copy Share Image
I used to be like "Why are we doing a remake? What are remakes being done for?" But then, we do that… — Joel Kinnaman Copy Share Image
I have to go with what I do, and what I do has more to do with what people say to each… — Tom Stoppard Copy Share Image
I think everyone who makes movies should be forced to do television. Because you have to finish. You have to get it… — Joss Whedon Copy Share Image
It is through hearing stories about wicked stepmothers, lost children, good but misguided kings, wolves that suckle twin boys, youngest sons who… — Alasdair MacIntyre Copy Share Image
when anybody talks to me as if I hadn't good sense, I'm immediately tempted to act as if I hadn't. Like sticking… — Helen Eustis Copy Share Image
I get stage fright with short stories. For me it feels like standup comedy: kill or die. I'm more confident when I… — Sefi Atta Copy Share Image
Some film actors want to sit back and look at every scene and all that crap. No, you're an actor - tell… — Clarke Peters Copy Share Image
I’m not a child. (Zarek) No, you’re not a child. You never were. Children are supposed to be protected and cared for.… — Sherrilyn Kenyon Copy Share Image
There is no right or wrong way to tell a story. You have to find your own way. You can get your… — Kate DiCamillo Copy Share Image
Raising a child is very much like building a skyscraper. If the first few stories are slightly out of line. no one… — Jim Bishop Copy Share Image
I think it is more important to tell a story rather than follow any trend; that is a less bold way to… — Clint Eastwood Copy Share Image
It depends on the story and the filmmaker. And it depends on the character, and the heart and soul of the person… — Dakota Johnson Copy Share Image
Listen, darling, tomorrow I'll buy you a whole lot of detective stories, but don't worry your pretty little head over mysteries tonight. — Dashiell Hammett Copy Share Image
If the biblical writers were writing today they might spell out some things more clearly, given how easily even Christians fall into… — Roger E. Olson Copy Share Image
Stories happen only to those who are able to tell them, someone once said. In the same way, perhaps, experiences present themselves… — Paul Auster Copy Share Image
Clearly, I'm committed to women's issues and stories and promoting gender equality. I have two incredible role models in Jenji [Kohan] and… — Alysia Reiner Copy Share Image
My sentences got sharper and my stories more efficient, and I gradually learned to imagine the reader more clearly and to empathize… — Karen Thompson Walker Copy Share Image
Lemberger's stories are marvelous compounds of scholarship, imagination and empathy. Brought to life with rich historical detail, these biblical women, sidelined and… — Michelle Huneven Copy Share Image
I'm not very interested in charting a day-to-day familiar reality. I'm always looking for territory in which to explore the BIG subjects,… — Rose Tremain Copy Share Image
So she listened hard. And she began to evolve, because stories work their magic that way. They build conviction and erode conviction… — Gregory Maguire Copy Share Image
There are stories of Maui everywhere in the South Pacific. They're different. Different areas have different interpretations. But and so we [with… — Ron Clements Copy Share Image
I think you must remember that a writer is a simple-minded person to begin with and go on that basis. He's not… — Erskine Caldwell Copy Share Image
That's a pretty story,' said Afanasievna as she let go of Ansky's genitals. 'A pity I'm too old and have seen to… — Roberto Bolano Copy Share Image
I very much want to be in the business of creating content, of doing stories all over the world rather than figuring… — Fareed Zakaria Copy Share Image
My favorite part is being engaged with somebody's story and life, and getting a laugh with people I have a tremendous amount… — Marc Maron Copy Share Image
When you’re focused outside and believe that your problem is caused by someone else, rather than by your attachment to the story… — Byron Katie Copy Share Image
The wisdom in the story of the most educated and powerful person is often not greater than the wisdom in the story… — Rachel Naomi Remen Copy Share Image
'Romeo And Juliet' is the classic love story. When two lovers are separated and trying to get back to one another, that's… — Saoirse Ronan Copy Share Image
Don't outline your stories. A lot of fiction workshops say you should. I say the opposite. I quote Grace Paley: "We write… — Andre Dubus Copy Share Image
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