The conventionality of the English is something I find unattractive - the whole lack of joy in the physical. — Denholm Elliott Copy Share Image
I loved English, and I did very well in it. A lot of teachers encouraged me to write, and because of that,… — Sharon Creech Copy Share Image
You only have to look at London, where almost half of all primary school children speak English as a second language, to… — Theresa May Copy Share Image
There's something very strange about Sherlock Holmes, especially if you're an English schoolboy. When you read the stories, they stay with you… — Anthony Horowitz Copy Share Image
Intended to serve as an introduction to both the linguistic and also the practical study of spoken English. — Henry Sweet Copy Share Image
So many Indian novels, quite unfairly, do not get the prominence they should because they have been written in a language other… — Vikram Seth Copy Share Image
When I went to high school, I wanted to be a designer of airplanes. But flunking out of the science high school… — Avi Copy Share Image
During the 1980s, when Japan's economy was roaring and people were writing books with titles like 'Japan is Number One,' most Japanese… — Rebecca MacKinnon Copy Share Image
What it takes is to actually write: not to think about it, not to imagine it, not to talk about it, but… — Luanne Rice Copy Share Image
I'm pretty caring, loyal and loving to those who are close to me. Two of my friends are from school, so I've… — Marc Warren Copy Share Image
“The lively oral storytelling scene in Scots and Gaelic spills over into the majority English-speaking culture, imbuing it with a strong sense… — Sara Sheridan Copy Share Image
There is a certain ancient civility about tailors that is welcome - especially in modern London, which is now very much an… — Graydon Carter Copy Share Image
Do not suppose, dearest Sir, that I am so short-sighted as to destroy my life by English preaching, or any other preaching.… — Henry Martyn Copy Share Image
'Ageism,' or whatever you want to call it, is a very English phenomenon. You don't get it too much in many other… — Paul Weller Copy Share Image
I'd love to be a part of 'Star Wars.' I'd be a Sith, of course - I'm English! We've got the voice,… — Jamie Campbell Bower Copy Share Image
My English wasn't that good at first, and I made mistakes, especially with the slang. — Morten Andersen Copy Share Image
I learned English kind of late. I remember when I got my first opportunity to work in America, I didn't speak a… — Penelope Cruz Copy Share Image
We always seem to be a bit surprised that our children are reflecting stuff that we are showing them. I don't know… — Cheryl Ladd Copy Share Image
