Since I got a really bad review when I was, like, 28 in 'The New York Times,' I don't read reviews anymore. — Amanda Peet Copy Share Image
In my view, a review should be like talking to a friend who's just asked you, 'What was it like?' You're giving… — John Lanchester Copy Share Image
So, you see, it's a real chore for me to write a book review because it's like a contest. It's like I'm… — John Irving Copy Share Image
I don't work under the illusion that I'm the next whatever. Every time a record comes out, if it gets a good… — Ariel Pink Copy Share Image
A bad review is like baking a cake with all the best ingredients and having someone sit on it. — Danielle Steel Copy Share Image
The good reviews that people have told me about through the years haven't really helped me do my job. So it's kind… — Val Kilmer Copy Share Image
You get a good review, and it’s like crack. You need another hit. And another. And another. I know authors are like… — Alexandra Bracken Copy Share Image
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