People Quote by Ashley Walters

For a small island [Great Britain], the place is remarkably diverse.

— William Golding

What 'Strong Island' does is bring a historical perspective and help people understand that what we're treating as a modern-day phenomenon is actually not…

— Yance Ford

We may be a small island, but we are not a small people.

— Edward Heath

Part of the greatness of being on the Island is it's a smaller community; all of the players live within a couple miles of…

— Barry Trotz

'Lost' is about a bunch of people stranded on an island. It's compelling, but kind of tiny. But what sustains you are the characters.

— Carlton Cuse

An island always pleases my imagination, even the smallest, as a small continent and integral portion of the globe. I have a fancyfor building…

— Henry David Thoreau

I would hate for people to think that 'Strong Island' is just about a family's grief. It is about a family's grief, yes, but…

— Yance Ford

“As time went by, I realized that the particular place I'd chose was less important than the fact that I'd chosen a place and…

— Richard Nelson

“Because this island is full of inimical phenomena.”

— H.G. Wells

“About ten degrees upslope of Fiction, I could see our nearest neighbor: Artistic Criticism. It was an exceptionally beautiful island, yet deeply troubled, confused…

— Jasper Fforde

An island can be dreadful for someone from outside. Everything is complete, and everyone has his obstinate, sure and self-sufficient place. Within their shores,…

— Tove Jansson

Small islands, not capable of protecting themselves, are the proper objects for kingdoms to take under their care; but there is something absurd, in…

— Thomas Paine