I remember reading a book that was on songwriting at some point that I found in my dad's store, and just... I… — Larkin Grimm Copy Share Image
The prevailing attitude of the speakers was one of heavy disagreement with a number of things which the reader had not said. — Ronald Knox Copy Share Image
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My favorite novel in the world is Frankenstein. I'm going to misquote it horribly, but the monster says, "I have such love… — Guillermo del Toro Copy Share Image
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I had been working on a second book with [David] Petraeus called Relentless. Obviously that book and the income that it would… — Paula Broadwell Copy Share Image
When I'm sleep walking I'm Stephen Jobs or I'm Peter Parker. A genius author, a Jesus preaching just to feed his daughter. — Mac Miller Copy Share Image
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As a strong supporter of our 2nd Amendment rights, I believe tougher enforcement of our nation's existing gun laws must be done… — Jeff Miller Copy Share Image
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There are a lot of things I cannot do, such as eat books and read chicken. — Thom Yorke Copy Share Image
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