I had a lot of jobs before I got into music. When I was 15, I was a copy boy for the ‘Evening Chronicle’ in Newcastle. Then I was a journalist. I value those experiences – I got to see how the world works. Mark Knopfler Read Quote
Anyone who hates something feels threatened by it. A guy who says he hates feminism (a) doesn’t understand or know feminism, and (b) is scared of powerful women. Most attacks come from fear. Neil Strauss Read Quote
If you get a sense that your writing isn’t quite working, change it. Or cut it out. Don’t just tell yourself it’ll do, because it won’t. Michelle Paver Read Quote
Whether born from experience or inherent physiological or cultural differences, our gender and national origins may and will make a difference in our judging. Sonia Sotomayor Read Quote
I was definitely Theater-Band Geek/Straight-Up Boss Subgroup C. I was really into band and theater and super into music at the time. I loved performing arts, and that would definitely be my group. RJ Cyler Read Quote
In the Champions League, you can have a bad game and go out in the semifinal, and nobody remembers what you did. Manuel Pellegrini Read Quote
Seeing my book on a billboard in New York was a bucket-list-type thing, but also a deeply surreal moment. I had to keep reminding myself that, oh, yes, I wrote that book. Ruth Ware Read Quote
It started when I was eight years old. I first heard the cello on the radio, and I loved the sound. It was such a magical, beautiful sound. I dedicated my entire childhood to cello, practising like crazy. Stjepan Hauser Read Quote
President Obama has shelled out more in federal spending than the five presidents that came before him. Elizabeth Flock Read Quote