I get nostalgic about having lived in Ames, Iowa, even though being a vegetarian in Iowa is not fun. But I really love Durham more than any place I’ve ever been; some small towns can be really provincial and strangling, but Durham is the best city in the world. John Darnielle Read Quote
I mean, I’m 48 years old and I’ve been through a lot in my life – you know, loss, whether it be death, illness, separation. I mean, the failed expectations… We all have dreams. Annie Lennox Read Quote
When you live in a place, you’re not just taking from it, you’re contributing to it. In America I would never be able to make myself a person who could contribute. I wasn’t interested in that society; I was interested in this society. Bryan Brown Read Quote
I’ve done a few costume dramas, and people say, ‘What was it like wearing the costumes? Did they really help you with your character?,’ and most of the time it doesn’t make any difference. You’re wearing something a bit weird, and it’s sort of uncomfortable, but it doesn’t really have a huge impact on the part that you’re playing. Romola Garai Read Quote
Playing for the Kansas City Monarchs was like my school, my learning, my world. It was my whole life. Ernie Banks Read Quote
As long as I don’t have to compromise my art, that’s the most important thing. It doesn’t matter if I’m famous or not, it’s all about the music. Snoh Aalegra Read Quote
Every once in while, a person will do something obvious and direct that is no more than it appears to be. I think they do it to throw you off. Steven Brust Read Quote
Jose Andres has this brilliant plan which is that you employ the restaurants and restaurant workers, and then you pay them and then they feed people in need. Philip Rosenthal Read Quote
I’ve been relegated at Hull, but to make a World Cup squad and reach an FA Cup semi-final at Hull is something I am really proud of. Harry Maguire Read Quote
