There are three cardinal rules - don't take somebody else's boyfriend unless you've been specifically invited to do so, don't take a… — W. H. Auden Copy Share Image
Agesilaus being invited once to hear a man who admirably imitated the nightingale, he declined, saying he had heard the nightingale itself. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
I have been invited to do something called 'Celebrity MasterChef' in England, which, of course, I can't do. It's complete nonsense. You… — Lesley Nicol Copy Share Image
I've been invited to appear on Letterman, but they wanted me to talk about a funny videotape of Congress. 'Bring us your… — Brian Lamb Copy Share Image
A few months into my research, General Petraeus, who was then leading Central Command, invited me to go for a run with… — Paula Broadwell Copy Share Image
I met a hustler at a dinner party. He had been invited because I was looking for an adviser to help me… — John Schlesinger Copy Share Image
Even at an early age, I rebelled against my strict upbringing. When I was 9, I built myself a 'make-out fort' in… — Azita Ghanizada Copy Share Image
I liked George Weiss when he was with the Yankees. He loved the Old Timers' Day. He loved it. And he invited… — Yogi Berra Copy Share Image
For many years I had an impression of my golf swing, which was that I vividly resembled Tom Weiskopf in the takeaway… — Alistair Cooke Copy Share Image
President Lyndon Johnson's high spirits were marked as he circulated among the many guests whom he had invited to witness an event… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
There are two types of courage involved with what I did. When it comes to picking up a rifle, millions of people… — Daniel Ellsberg Copy Share Image
In spite of my conviction that a group of deliberately assembled relatives can be one of the dullest, if not most dangerous,… — M. F. K. Fisher Copy Share Image
Sometimes I think some of my fellow novelists who have not worked in television and film are very naive about this process.… — George R. R. Martin Copy Share Image
History demonstrates that previous military drawdowns invited aggression by our enemies. After World War I, America drew down forces until the U.S.… — Frank Gaffney Copy Share Image
My first manager, Suzanne DeWalt, saw a play I was in. She was invited by the director Joan Scheckel, who was my… — Gale Harold Copy Share Image
The act of writing itself isn't outrageous. And the institution subtly and insidiously works on you in such a way that though… — Gerald Stern Copy Share Image
I have always watched the Race of Champions on TV every year and dreamed about participating one day. It's fantastic to be… — Sebastian Vettel Copy Share Image
The other day I got invited to a party, but I stayed home instead. Just me and my pal Johnny Walker and… — George Thorogood Copy Share Image
I didn't know what to expect, but [Alexander] Wang is a great guy. He's always invited me front row to shows, and… — Tyga Copy Share Image
When we ever invited the beast to dinner he didn't come in and swipe the napkins and start taking notes on the… — Toni Cade Bambara Copy Share Image
If I produce it, I will stage it as a performance. A small audience will be invited; rehearsals of the sections will… — Bill Dixon Copy Share Image
Any celebration meal to which guests are invited, be they family or friends, should be an occasion for generous hospitality. — Julian Baggini Copy Share Image
When I first arrived in beautiful Zimbabwe, it was difficult to understand that 35 percent of the population is HIV positive. It… — Kristen Ashburn Copy Share Image
It's true I'm more widely recognised now and get invited to take part in all sorts of events and projects but as… — Roger Milla Copy Share Image
Broadway is like a club I haven't been invited to, and I'm hoping that maybe they will give me a guest pass… — Merritt Wever Copy Share Image
I went to see 'Listen to My Heart: The Songs of David Friedman.' I have been a fan of his music for… — John Edward Copy Share Image
As actors, we're like these vagabond artists: we have to be invited to perform, so if you don't have a choice of… — Joel Kinnaman Copy Share Image
I don't get very involved in the L.A. scene. When you do get invited out, you are expected to be on all… — Tracey Ullman Copy Share Image
I put off writing the first Left Behind book for a year because I got invited to assist Billy Graham in his… — Jerry B. Jenkins Copy Share Image
We pray to be conventional. But the wary Heaven takes care you shall not be, if there is anything good in you.… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
After each performance of an Austin Shakespeare production, audiences are invited to stay for a ten-minute discussion of the work. And this… — Jeff Britting Copy Share Image
This night I hold an old accustomed feast, Whereto I have invited many a guest, Such as I love; and you among… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
In my country (Belgium), if you sit beside the phone long enough, it will ring and you will be invited to play… — Jacques Rogge Copy Share Image
I remember seeing McCoy Tyner in concert, and thinking that the music was incredible, but wanting to be invited in. I figured… — John Lurie Copy Share Image
Anyone who believes that the laws of physics are mere social conventions is invited to try transgressing those conventions from the windows… — Alan Sokal Copy Share Image
I have never been any place where I was not first invited. And upon invitation, if I feel that there is potential… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
My first Comic-Con was when I first met Joss Whedon: He introduced me to that world and I'd never been to a… — Nathan Fillion Copy Share Image
By travelling across frontiers, on horseback and in the imagination, Montaigne invited us to to exchange local prejudices and the self division… — Alain de Botton Copy Share Image
Mr. president, I've been a citizen of the United States of America for thirty three years and was never invited to the… — Muhammad Ali Copy Share Image
After you have made your commitment to say no to what no longer serves you, you will probably be invited to demonstrate… — Alan Cohen Copy Share Image