We talk about feelings. And about sex. And about bodies, and their gratification, violation, repair, decoration, deferred, maybe permanently deferred, mortality. Feelings are a bodily thing, and respecting them is called, is, kindness. A. S. Byatt Read Quote
Robert Mapplethorpe, I met in 1967. He was a student at Pratt, though even as a student a fully formed artist. We went through many things in our life together. He became my loved one, then my best friend. Patti Smith Read Quote
Ultimately, the appraisal of Grant’s presidency rests upon posterity’s view of Reconstruction. Ron Chernow Read Quote
I come from hip-hop – meaning that I don’t mind if you come at me. In fact, I prefer it. But I prefer that you come at the show with credible critique. Cheo Hodari Coker Read Quote
The first thing I do when I walk into a hotel is find the gym, and if they don’t have a gym, I start looking for a handhold where I can do my pull-ups. Sometimes if a shower curtain rod is sturdy enough, I’ll do them there. Dean Karnazes Read Quote
I’d kiss a frog even if there was no promise of a Prince Charming popping out of it. I love frogs. Cameron Diaz Read Quote
