Getting pregnant proved to be a hell of a shock but it's really exciting. — Dervla Kirwan Copy Share Image
In 2002, my daughter was diagnosed with a rare form of colon cancer. And it was such a shock, a surprise to us. — Iyanla Vanzant Copy Share Image
In World War One, they called it shell shock. Second time around, they called it battle fatigue. After 'Nam, it was post-traumatic… — Jan Karon Copy Share Image
You're always as a musician trying to shock yourself or create music that's maybe even too weird for your own taste. — Bradford Cox Copy Share Image
When we're not defending and justifying, and we're being very still, our answers can and do shock us. — Byron Katie Copy Share Image
Emily Dickinson liked to shock people. She liked to break rules. There was a kind of rebellious freedom in her inner world. — Christopher Benfey Copy Share Image
It sucks how all the good guys are taken... I honestly don't know if I'll find ANYONE good for me… — I DON'T KNOW Copy Share Image
It is in our nature to enjoy atrocity so long as it continues to shock and remains comfortably removed from our own… — Paula Marantz Cohen Copy Share Image
“I recovered from every shock of life's despair because God was merciful enough to restore me .” — Lailah Gifty Akita Copy Share Image
You almost believe that you will never come to the end of a roll of tape; and when you do, there is… — Nicholson Baker Copy Share Image
I wish everybody would have to have an electric thing implanted in our heads that gave us a shock whenever we did… — Jack Handey Copy Share Image
My heart burnt within me with indignation and grief; we could think of nothing else. All night long we had only snatches… — Elizabeth Gaskell Copy Share Image
After having your first child, it's a massive shock to the system. I work in an industry where people judge you and… — Louise Nurding Copy Share Image
“Kincaid wondered what universal formula required that a person should sit down to receive bad news. Was it merely a precaution against… — Deborah Crombie Copy Share Image
Conflict is the gadfly of thought. It stirs us to observation and memory. It instigates invention. It shocks us out of sheep-like… — John Dewey Copy Share Image
The biggest shock of your life is when you first make a record and go to a show and then people start… — Nigel Godrich Copy Share Image
Everything that's rock n roll is ever meant to be is happening now. I need to get over the shock that that… — Bob Geldof Copy Share Image
If you purposefully look to shock people, it isn't funny. That's what 50 million dollar Hollywood comedies do; try to be shocking… — John Waters Copy Share Image
HE was standing across the street, staring at her with a look of shock and dismay. One look in Oliver's eyes and… — Melissa de la Cruz Copy Share Image
As the years go on, you see changes in yourself, but you've got to face that - everyone goes through it... Either… — Audrey Hepburn Copy Share Image
It was just such a complete shock to turn on the news one day and see someone that you know, someone you… — Alissa Nutting Copy Share Image
The Premier League is the No1 league in the world in many areas. The events, the shocks, the production, the viewing figures,… — Gary Neville Copy Share Image
Observation and theory get on best when they are mixed together, both helping one another in the pursuit of truth. It is… — Arthur Eddington Copy Share Image
The tree doesn't die, nor do I when you cut off a branch or a finger, we both heal so we don't… — Bernie Siegel Copy Share Image
From a tale one expects a bit of wildness, of exaggeration and dramatic effect. The tale has no inherent concern with decorum,… — Peter Straub Copy Share Image
I've always been wary of anyone who calls themselves a 'shock comic.' — Frank Skinner Copy Share Image
I hate this image of me as a prim Edwardian. I want to shock everyone. — Helena Bonham Carter Copy Share Image
Come the three corners of the world in arms, and we shall shock them. — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
