I ended up doing four or five plays in college and being an English major with my thesis in language acquisition, which… — Carrie Coon Copy Share Image
“It's my job as best friend to make sure he's not a serial killer. Or an English major, not sure which one's… — Shelly Crane Copy Share Image
“I suppose I could have been nicer when I was at Columbia. I could have been polite, respectful, turned in my papers… — Ted Rall Copy Share Image
“The English major reads because, as rich as the one life he has may be, one life is not enough.” — Mark Edmundson Copy Share Image
The feeling persists that no one can simultaneously be a respectable writer and understand how a refrigerator works, just as no gentleman… — Kurt Vonnegut Copy Share Image
“I swear on Peter Stuyvesant’s peg leg that the country that became the U.S. bears a closer family resemblance to the devil-may-care… — Sarah Vowell Copy Share Image
The number one secret of being a successful writer is this: marry an English major. — Stephen Ambrose Copy Share Image
During his weekly address to the nation, President Obama discussed higher education and said, 'The most important skill you can sell is… — Jimmy Fallon Copy Share Image
More than anything, being an English major made me more appreciative of authors and what an incredible feat it is to just… — Dan Mangan Copy Share Image
“Sylvia Plath" A miniature mad talent? Sylvia Plath, who'll wipe off the spit of your integrity, rising in the saddle to slash… — Robert Lowell Copy Share Image
There's no doubt that scientific training helps many authors to write better science fiction. And yet, several of the very best were… — David Brin Copy Share Image
My roommate in college in Austin, Texas, was Wes Anderson. Wes always wanted to be a director. I was an English major… — Owen Wilson Copy Share Image
I do tend to be an analyzer. I'm an old English major from way back, so I do have fun tearing apart… — Cynthia Nixon Copy Share Image
“I will find you another long-forgotten Queen Mab poem in no time. Depend on it. I refuse to let Cody or anyone… — Martin Millar Copy Share Image
“You going back?' he asks. 'Where?' 'College,' he says. 'You plan on going back?' And before she can think of a proper… — Patrick Anderson Jr Copy Share Image
I didn't fit the typical profile of a trader. I was an English major working on a novel at night. Most everyone… — Philipp Meyer Copy Share Image
“Professional wrestling is simply the most modern interpretation of an ancient tradition of stylized verbal battles between enemies. From the time that… — Elizabeth Hunter Copy Share Image
“It was possible to explore the 'great tradition' of the English novel and believe that in doing so you were addressing questions… — Terry Eagleton Copy Share Image
“You’re an English major, aren't you?” “Hey!” Immediately retreating, Keith swatted at him with a dishcloth. “Leave my brain alone. It’s resting.”… — Matthew Haldeman-Time Copy Share Image
“YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING TO BE AN ENGLISH MAJOR, YOU DON’T NEED ANY SPECIAL TALENT, YOU JUST HAVE TO PAY… — John Irving Copy Share Image
I was an English major, so I love discussing possibilities and alternate theories. — William Mapother Copy Share Image
On behalf of the newspaper industry I wish to announce some changes we're making to serve you better. When I say 'serve… — Dave Barry Copy Share Image
Finding a technical cofounder would have been difficult for me. I was an English major and didn't know any computer programmers. — Jessica Livingston Copy Share Image
