"When I started writing, I did have some……" — Paul Theroux

"When I started writing, I did have some idealised notion of my dad as a writer. But I have less and less of a literary rivalry with him as I've gone on. I certainly don't feel I need his approval, although maybe that's because I'm confident that I've got it."

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How quick come the reasons for approving what we like! — Jane Austen
I reverence the Constitution of the United States as a sacred document. To me its words are akin to the… — Ezra Taft Benson
The Book of Mormon is the 'keystone' of our religion, and the Doctrine and Covenants is the 'capstone,' with continuing… — Ezra Taft Benson
Consult: To seek approval for a course of action already decided upon. — Ambrose Bierce
When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn't the slightest intention of carrying it… — Otto von Bismarck
It is not just for a few states to sit and veto global approvals. — Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best. — Andrew Carnegie
The tragedy for comedians is there's nothing more they want than to be liked. We desperately seek approval. It's almost… — Jimmy Carr
Comedy is a very approval-oriented field. — Dave Chappelle
Westerners often laud their children as 'talented' or 'gifted', while Asian parents highlight the importance of hard work. And in… — Amy Chua
Cooking for people is an enormously significant expression of generosity and soulfulness, and entertaining is a way to be both… — Ted Allen
In America, Jefferson noted with approval, women knew their place. — Stephen Ambrose

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