The word queer first started being used in the late 1980s by members of the community who wanted to reclaim something negative and turn it into a positive. It’s still a painful word for some, and lots of people don’t identify with it. But for me it’s a helpful and empowering term that unifies an ever-growing community. Olly Alexander Read Quote
The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for. Maureen Dowd Read Quote
The city of Paris is determined to promote the happiness-on-a-bike fantasy. Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo wants to turn the city into the most bike-friendly capital in the world. Elaine Sciolino Read Quote
Technology magnifies differences, and it’s been replacing or obviating jobs for a long time. But what happens as that case accelerates? I’m not one of these doomsayers who says, ‘There will be no jobs.’ Sam Altman Read Quote
I sometimes give myself admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield Read Quote
Sometimes having the best players is not enough to win the Champions League. Jay-Jay Okocha Read Quote
I am such a bath girl: we’ve gone to some of the beautiful hotels in the world, and if there’s a shower, I’m so disappointed. Aerin Lauder Read Quote
I am terrible. When I buy stuff, I want it straight away. If it says two to three weeks delivery – no way. I will find somewhere that will deliver it that afternoon. Deborah Meaden Read Quote
I cook everything from Italian to Cajun food. I have now mastered the roux for gumbo. I love cooking. Yogi Berra Read Quote
