I really would like to stop working forever–never work again, never do anything like the kind of work I’m doing now–and do… — Allen Ginsberg Copy Share Image
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If I were doing somebody else's script or I adapted a book by Philip Roth, on set there could be a million… — Charlie Kaufman Copy Share Image
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Much modern prose is praised for its terseness, its scrupulous avoidance of curlicue, etcetera. But I don't feel the deeper rhythm there.… — Martin Amis Copy Share Image
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I would like to write you so simply, so simply, so simply. Without having anything ever catch the eye, excepting yours alone,… — Jacques Derrida Copy Share Image
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When I really want to learn about something, I write a book on it. Then the real research begins, as I begin… — Joseph Chilton Pearce Copy Share Image
I’m writing this in part to tell you that if you ever wonder what you’ve done in your life, and everyone does… — Marilynne Robinson Copy Share Image
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I tried to get people at 'South Park' into 'Downton Abbey,' and it didn't work. I think they were like, 'Downton Abbey?'… — Bill Hader Copy Share Image
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