My teacher Tom Spanbauer, the man who got me started writing in his workshop, used to say: ‘Writers write because they weren’t invited to a party.’ That always struck so true, and people always nod their heads when they hear that. Especially writers. Chuck Palahniuk Read Quote
The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life. Richard Bach Read Quote
Magic is crazy. He is that crazy wild guy on the basketball court that is very intense and very serious. He is the guy who lives and eats and breathes basketball. Magic Johnson Read Quote
I became so disciplined when I was on tag. I would be at home by eight o’clock, and because I had boxing, I lived the disciplined life. I started reading because I learnt that so many champions educated themselves. Joe Louis, Mike Tyson, Bernard Hopkins. Before, it was ‘act now, think later’ – but the discipline and reading changed me. Anthony Joshua Read Quote
Firstly, should we be selling and buying irradiated meat? I think that’s up to the consumer, ultimately. But the second point is, this irradiated meat should be clearly and unmistakably labeled as irradiated meat. Eric Schlosser Read Quote
My brain and body and nervous system, they see a plane ride, a long plane trip, as an opportunity to sleep with nothing coming in, nothing to do. I just go offline the minute I’m on the plane. Anthony Bourdain Read Quote
If you think about it, the people of Cuba and North Korea will never meet because, well, they have restricted freedom of movement. Nuseir Yassin Read Quote
I feel that business leaders with their ability to create businesses, with their ability to scale, need to play an important role in social service. Azim Premji Read Quote