One of the best descriptions of the type of writer I am was given by Tom Paulin, who described himself as a… — Seamus Heaney Copy Share Image
My father was very disappointed by war and fighting. And he thought language could help us out of cycles of revenge and… — Naomi Shihab Nye Copy Share Image
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When Walt Disney was making his films, he trusted his instincts and made films for himself, but they appealed to everybody, not… — John Lasseter Copy Share Image
Any fool can wash himself, but every wise man knows that it is an unnecessary labour, for nature will quickly reduce him… — James Stephens Copy Share Image
I heard Thackeray thank Heaven for the purity of Dickens. I thanked Heaven for the purity of a greater than Dickens -… — Goldwin Smith Copy Share Image
Four times out of five the linesman gets a better view of the ball near him than the player himself. — Helen Wills Moody Copy Share Image
One thing George R. R. Martin does is surprising things to main characters. But he says so himself. — Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Copy Share Image
I actually met Deadmau5 for the first time on the red carpet in Hollywood for the Grammys. I was there with my… — Paul Shaffer Copy Share Image
If God made anything better than women, he kept it for himself. — Kris Kristofferson Copy Share Image
It is evident that Qaddafi is mentally unwell. Like Richard III, he has barricaded himself within lies. — Hisham Matar Copy Share Image
When I was a child, writing was the worst possible choice of a career in my family. My father had always identified… — Nick Flynn Copy Share Image
There's several different forms of executive privilege. The one that is most absolute would be close advisers talking to the president himself. — Trey Gowdy Copy Share Image
Chris Columbus, who directed the first two Harry Potter films and was the family comedy king through the '80s and '90s -… — Michael Koryta Copy Share Image
Contrary to the popular misconception, the actor is not necessarily a specialist in imitating or portraying what he knows about other people.… — Wallace Shawn Copy Share Image
I remember Simon O'Donnell being struck with cancer during Australia's 1987 World Cup campaign. I know very well what it is like… — Tom Moody Copy Share Image
Maduro has placed himself above the Constitution, but only the Venezuelan people can be above it. — Juan Guaido Copy Share Image
Jesus was a perfect example of following authority. He was subject to His earthly parents; he subjected himself to the laws of… — Monica Johnson Copy Share Image
There's a scene I particularly like in 'Betrayed' where Shane has been shot in the side. Yet he drives to a small… — Ruth Glick Copy Share Image
I like a guy who is confident and easy-going, but a man who's a man, not a man who is a little… — Caroline Winberg Copy Share Image
