I write at eighty-five for the same reasons that impelled me to write at forty-five; I was born with a passionate desire… — James A. Michener Copy Share Image
Sometimes language gets in the way of the story's feelings. The reader finds himself experiencing the language of the story rather than… — Leonard Michaels Copy Share Image
There were times when I could not afford to sacrifice the bloom of the present moment to any work, whether of head… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
Papa sat with me tonight. He brought the accordion down and sat close to where Max used to sit. I often look… — Markus Zusak Copy Share Image
There was this wonderful day where we sat and listened to all of Andy's [Kim] songs throughout the years, and I think… — Kevin Drew Copy Share Image
From the girl who sat before me now...surged a fresh and physical life force. She was like a small animal that has… — Haruki Murakami Copy Share Image
It's very hard to be a screenwriter. I remember getting a couple of awards. I got a PEN West award a million… — Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal Copy Share Image
Slowly, very slowly, he sat up, and as he did so he felt more alive, and more aware of his own living… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I sat on the bed. I looked at the Rorschach blot. I tried to make it look like a spreading tree, shadows… — Alan Moore Copy Share Image
Jack was mid-jump when I burst into my room. I snatched his ankle,flipping him horizontal.He crashed down hard to my bed and… — Kiersten White Copy Share Image
I spoke at the University of Georgia, and a whole contingent of Tea Party people in Hell's Angels regalia came in and… — Bill Ayers Copy Share Image