Could the stories that parents tell children to lull them…

I think that cinema and the arts are central in our lives because we grow up and learn about the world through our exposure…

— Forest Whitaker

We hear stories from our parents and our grandparents about what life was like in the old country or wherever they came from. They…

— Alex Wagner

In the case of 'The Book Thief,' my research was hearing the stories of my parents when I was a child. But I started…

— Markus Zusak

If anyone has to leave their homeland by boat, they all have difficult stories. But my parents had a difficult journey, and their story…

— Hong Chau

Most of my story ideas come from my childhood. Sometimes they hatch from stories my parents told me, sometimes they come from experiences in…

— Kimberly Willis Holt

I grew up with my grandparents around. I think that's important for a child. If for no other reason than to hear stories about…

— Al Roker

I've seen after-school clubs where parents, teachers and children have got together to write books. They were in a mix of languages; the books…

— Michael Rosen

This moment where we think we rest, when the brain is floating, you know, in sleep, is actually a moment where I could be…

— Philippe Petit

People say like, "I don't know how you do it. You must get no sleep." I actually do get the right amount of sleep…

— Julie Plec

I've realized how little sleep I actually need.

— Kristen Stewart

If I die in my sleep, at least I can actually say that I died doing what I loved :-P

— Anonymous

If I die in my sleep, I can actually say that I died doing what I loved.

— James Merrow

I don't know if I would ever sleep well again if I actually saw a ghost. If they exist, that's fine. I just don't…

— Dean Ambrose

If I died in my sleep, you can actually say that I died doing what I loved.

— Anonymous

I do my best stuff midmorning and superlate at night, from 1 to 5 in the morning. Some people don't need sleep. I actually…

— Matt Mullenweg