Account Quote by Antonia Fraser

The concentration in my book on Marie Antoinette's childhood and on her family influences. It is surprising how some books actually start with her…

— Antonia Fraser

I realize that I had always in my heart of hearts planned to write a biography of Marie Antoinette.

— Antonia Fraser

In times of crisis, it is of the utmost importance that one does not lose her head. Marie Antoinette

— Robert Asprin

Marie Antoinette: The Portrait of an Average Woman was one of those books I read in my mid-twenties that was life-changing. I think I…

— Elizabeth Peyton

“History was my favourite subject at school and in my spare time I read historical novels voraciously from Heidi to the Scarlet Pimpernel and…

— Sara Sheridan

I have seen all, I have heard all, I have forgotten all. marie antoinette

— Antonia Fraser

Your favorite story, whatever it might be, was written for one reader

— Victor Levin

My autobiography was simply the story of my life.

— Sidney Poitier

I wouldn't say 'Frances Ha' is autobiographical, but it's definitely very personal.

— Noah Baumbach

“Francie always remembered what that kind teacher told her. “You know, Francie, a lot of people would think that these stories that you’re making…

— Betty Smith

Portraying Pocahontas' story well was important to me because she was a real person and these were real events in her life.

— Q'orianka Kilcher

I wanted to write a book about Hemingway's Paris, but a professor beat me to it. I suddenly realized other people were making a…

— Jack Hemingway