I’ve never believed it’s a fiction writer’s job to create an exact replica of the past, a diorama the reader can step right into. But it is my responsibility to learn everything of the world I’m writing about, to become an expert in the politics and history that formed my characters’ identities. Molly Antopol Read Quote
Politicians know that structural reforms – to increase competition, foster innovation, and drive institutional change – are the way to tackle structural impediments to growth. But they know that while the pain from reform is immediate, gains are typically delayed and their beneficiaries uncertain. Raghuram Rajan Read Quote
In the end, playing for England means very little if you don’t see the rest of the world around you. It is why I hate prima donnas and arrogance. Alastair Cook Read Quote
Actors rarely stay in touch with directors after they’ve filmed together. We go back to real life. Chloe Sevigny Read Quote
At one point when we recorded ‘Fighting with My Family’ at the Staples Center it was an incredible feeling and I loved it but I was playing AJ Lee and I wanted it to be me. Zelina Vega Read Quote
I had never really planned that I will host reality shows. I just took up some offers that came my way. But reality shows are a good platform to showcase talent. They help one become a household name in a matter of few days. Amruta Khanvilkar Read Quote
No matter what you accomplish, when you’re doing something you’re truly passionate about… the opportunities are always going to be bigger. Chris Gardner Read Quote
More particularly, having a largely German-oriented education has made me very responsive to 19th-century German literature. John le Carre Read Quote
