“The words of his various writing instructors and professional mentors over the years came back to him at times like these, and he found a new understanding in their advice: Writing is rewriting. The rough draft is just that. You… — Vincent H. O'Neil Copy Share Image
“A moment ago you were a smart, independent individual and now you claim to be a silly, ignorant pawn. You cannot be both. Make… — Vincent H. O'Neil Copy Share Image
“An overemphasis on teamwork and consensus can cause a kind of mental lethargy. If you subordinate your own expectations to the expectations of the… — Vincent H. O'Neil Copy Share Image
“If you let other people and random circumstances choose your beliefs, actions, and attitudes, you might end up with a life that doesn’t fit… — Vincent H. O'Neil Copy Share Image
“And if that sounds like an excuse, sue me. Everybody else has.” — Vincent H. O'Neil Copy Share Image
“The words of his various writing instructors and professional mentors over the years came back to him at times like these, and he found… — Vincent H. O'Neil Copy Share Image
“Okay, let's cut the chatter. Open Mike Night's not 'til Tuesday.' Ruby's voice broke in. He must have had a van full of people… — Vincent H. O'Neil Copy Share Image
“Actors are all about entrances, but writers are all about exits.” — Vincent H. O'Neil Copy Share Image
“There are people who’d rather be wrong, standing with the crowd, than be right standing alone.” — Vincent H. O'Neil Copy Share Image
“That's what I love most about writers--they're such lousy actors.” — Vincent H. O'Neil Copy Share Image
“Living an authentic life means your thoughts and actions will be consistent, no matter what happens, because they agree with who you are.” — Vincent H. O'Neil Copy Share Image
“You can play dumb, yes?" "I may do it permanently. Look where being clever got me.” — Vincent H. O'Neil Copy Share Image
“I didn't get to hear the rest, as the skipper poked a red, peeling face out of the wheelhouse and told Billy Lee to… — Vincent H. O'Neil Copy Share Image
