I have not compromised in the last seven years on my preparations, be it a small series or a World Cup. I know that there is a World Cup, but I want to go out and play my game. Smriti Mandhana Read Quote
I am honored to be one of this year’s Urbanworld ambassadors for the festival’s 20th anniversary, joining my friend David Oyelowo. I have always had a special relationship with Urbanworld, back to my days as a festival publicist to previewing my earlier films and now as an ambassador. Ava DuVernay Read Quote
Becoming an entrepreneur was the furthest thing from my mind. I actually had an identity crisis when I realized I had become one. Anne Taintor Read Quote
When you’re managing a large number of people, you learn that incentives matter tremendously. You really want people to be rewarded for doing the right thing for the customers and the organization. Ramez Naam Read Quote
As far as stand-ups go, I always loved Richard Pryor, Chris Rock, and Sinbad. Basically, I love black comedians because they’re the funniest. I wish I were a black comedian, actually. Adam DeVine Read Quote
A visit to the Rennes market, one of the finest I have seen in France, alone will convince you of the virtues of Breton gastronomy. It’s a testament to the fact that Brittany is Frances’ most agriculturally active region, with the producers themselves peddling their products, a vocal bunch, full of recipe ideas and passion. Rachel Khoo Read Quote
When I started, I was doing all the good comedians I’d ever seen. Then I developed my own voice. My routines are my natural way of looking at the world. Bob Newhart Read Quote
On ‘Idol,’ I understood that everyone wanted to hear my vocals, so I stuck with the ballads. Jessica Sanchez Read Quote
It is necessary to have wished for death in order to know how good it is to live. Alexandre Dumas Read Quote
