I had a longing for ritual, something I could cling to, a routine to make me feel well and contented. I hoped that reading Bible commentaries and theological critiques would nudge me closer to some kind of absolute that I could hold up as a torch to light my way. Jack Dee Read Quote
I think all versions of limited-overs cricket have attracted more people to the game. Glenn Turner Read Quote
I was a hostess, a waitress, a cafe manager, and a prep chef. For one job, I had to wear a hat shaped like a head of garlic. Jenna Blum Read Quote
I was raised by my Depression-era grandma who taught me to use what you’ve got: Waste not, want not! Christina Tosi Read Quote
Once ‘Walk Two Moons’ received the Newbery Medal, I decided to write full-time. Partly because there seemed to be an audience out there who wanted to read what I wanted to write, and partly because I could now support myself financially through writing. Sharon Creech Read Quote
I thank fate for having made me born poor. Poverty taught me the true value of the gifts useful to life. Anatole France Read Quote
Forgiveness, in some cases, is a flipping miracle in the sense that you’re fighting, and suddenly something happens. It’s a kind of grace. Whether you believe in God or not, something happens, and it’s transformative. Ann Dowd Read Quote
