I like writers who seem to write because they have to. You get the feeling of this burning desire to tell a story. I find it in Peter Carey, Nicola Barker, Ali Smith and David Foster Wallace. Patrick Ness Read Quote
I’ve, we have in this state, like many other states, we’re experiencing an enormous budget deficit that we’re trying to grapple with. But we will have progress despite the deficits. Jennifer Granholm Read Quote
We in Illinois are very fortunate to have a number of historic structures that have added immeasurably to the cultural life of the state, to the tourism industry of the state which by the way is our number one industry. James R. Thompson Read Quote
Life needs to be like a roller-coaster ride with ups and downs. Otherwise, it’s not exciting. N. T. Rama Rao, Jr. Read Quote
I think film writing, you’re thinking in pictures, and stage writing, you’re thinking in dialogue. In film writing, it’s also, you only get so many words, so everything has to earn its place in a really economical way. I think for stage writing, you have more leeway. Zoe Kazan Read Quote
The London Games will be designed for the athletes and we will provide them with the very best venues and the very best conditions to pursue their sporting dreams in London. Sebastian Coe Read Quote
People don’t stop at a size 12. I feel like there’s a big thing missing where you can’t dress to your mood above a certain number. Melissa McCarthy Read Quote
I can share my experiences with people, and they identify with it and sing it back to me. That’s the best feeling in the world. Roddy Ricch Read Quote
I saw firsthand what focusing on the wrong things, elevating the wrong people can do – the collateral damage that can be created by allowing somebody to live their lives without accountability. Mary L. Trump Read Quote
