I think that in the process of writing, all kinds of unexpected things happen that shift the poet away from his plan… — John Ashbery Copy Share Image
It was not just that Ross Macdonald taught us how to write; he did something much more, he taught us how to… — Robert B. Parker Copy Share Image
With me, I probably work a lot more than people assume I do, but people don't realize how much work goes into… — Seth Rogen Copy Share Image
It's an amazingly consistent thing with Irish people. We will talk to strangers at parties for hours. It's what we were bred… — Greg Fitzsimmons Copy Share Image
If I was gonna write a book that was true, and I was gonna write a book that was honest, then I… — James Frey Copy Share Image
All experience is memory, and so everything you write about is from memory-unless you're writing about typing. — Joe Haldeman Copy Share Image
When I write about my childhood I think, oh my God, how did I ever get from there to here? Not that… — Paul Theroux Copy Share Image
Do not ask who I am and do not ask me to remain the same: leave it to our bureaucrats and our… — Michel Foucault Copy Share Image
It's a bit cliche, but you can't go wrong by writing what you know. Even if you're a horrible writer, your own… — Issa Rae Copy Share Image
I think the best thing I ever did was, years before I got the 'Late Night' show, when I first got out… — Conan O'Brien Copy Share Image
I'm up at 8:30 every morning, and I write from about 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. - with some breaks, of course.… — Sarah Mlynowski Copy Share Image
Universal empire is the prerogative of a writer. His concerns are with all mankind, and though he cannot command their obedience,he can… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
I've always had a foot in everything. As a kid, I was active in sports and theater. Now, I'm learning I have… — Maz Jobrani Copy Share Image
When you work with people and are friends with them also, you have more of a shorthand. I think people relax more… — Andy Samberg Copy Share Image
As a writer, as a lyricist, you're just trying to make sure that you're not repeating yourself. And that's a danger for… — Corey Taylor Copy Share Image
It's a very different show because of the elements that we're putting in. There's so many different styles of comedy, but Mr.… — B. J. Porter Copy Share Image
There are certain things I couldn't write because they're not intrinsic to my beliefs. For instance, I couldn't write a hero or… — Lori Foster Copy Share Image
“If you schlep a shit job everyday, keep and feed a little secret life--whether it's writing, art, running, music, your thoughts. It's… — Don Roff Copy Share Image
I think that's great - I just try not to be one of those people. I find the more I think about… — Chang-Rae Lee Copy Share Image
But the French writers always had more originality and independence than others, and that regulator, which elsewhere was religion, long since ceased… — Henryk Sienkiewicz Copy Share Image
Every book I write, the first thing I have to do is get into the voice, and the voice varies from book… — China Mieville Copy Share Image
I think writing is a difficult thing and you need to suffer a little bit, even if it's just to sit there… — Brian Helgeland Copy Share Image
As I've evolved in life my writing process has taken a turn. I'm inspired by everyday life. I could be in the… — Kelly Price Copy Share Image
I wouldn't start writing songs like 'Name' all the time just because I thought that's what people wanted to hear. I'll write… — John Rzeznik Copy Share Image
If something in your writing gives support to people in their lives, that’s more than just entertainment-w hich is what we writers… — Dean Koontz Copy Share Image
I thought I’d been condescended to as an Indian - that was nothing compared to the condescension for writing Y.A. — Sherman Alexie Copy Share Image
Unlike some of my peers, I haven't really hit a writer's block. When I hit a block I just paint, which is… — Joni Mitchell Copy Share Image
Writing, playing, composing, painting, reading, listening, looking-all require that we submit to being swept away by Eros, to a transformation of self… — Stephen Nachmanovitch Copy Share Image
I've mostly been focusing on writing, and I've really enjoyed not playing music. It will always be part of my life, but… — Carrie Brownstein Copy Share Image
Probably induced by the asthma, I started reading and writing early on, my literary efforts from the age of about nine running… — Patrick White Copy Share Image
I wasn't put on this earth to amass money or personal wealth. I was put on this earth to play guitar and… — Noel Gallagher Copy Share Image
Free voluntary reading results in better reading comprehension, writing style, vocabulary, spelling, and grammatical development — Stephen D. Krashen Copy Share Image
I'm not the kind of guy who sits around at home and writes songs. Once in a while I'll pick up a… — Scott Ian Copy Share Image
I read a lot of F. Scott Fitzgerald. I love 'Tender is the Night,' and its atmosphere of doomed romance. He was… — David Nicholls Copy Share Image
I hate writing about personal stuff. I don't have a Facebook page. I don't use my Twitter account. I am familiar with… — Elon Musk Copy Share Image
My publisher, who was so good as a taster and editor, when she became a writer, lo and behold, it was all… — V. S. Naipaul Copy Share Image
“The more I know about God, I am convinced He likes to read books and authors are His librarians. Every soul is… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
I look at my work and make up my mind about it. After that, neither flattery nor criticism matters to me. — Georgia O'Keeffe Copy Share Image
“I would tell my 14 year old self to never ever, ever put all of your money in one bank account. And… — Brandi L. Bates Copy Share Image
I went to Goucher College in Maryland for the best possible reasons - to learn - but then I dropped out at… — Anne Lamott Copy Share Image
