Deborah Tannen Quotes
Most non-New Yorkers, finding themselves within hearing range of strangers' conversation, think it's nice to pretend they didn't hear. But many New Yorkers think it's nice to toss in a relevant comment.
Deborah Tannen
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It was not until I was in my forties, in the fifth decade of my life, that the sense of place, the spirit of place, became of paramount importance to me. It was then that I began my travels, that I discovered, through photography, the quality of light, and that I gradually became able to paint the mood of place.
Barbara Cooney
Mum's a worrier, she looked after everybody apart from herself - I think it runs in the family.
Gail Porter
I like it when I am in the middle; I am closer to the ball. The manager wants me to pass, to make assists, create chances, and I do more because I think the position is more central, and I don't ask all the time for the ball at my feet.
Eden Hazard
I have a paranoia that 'Ablutions' is the best thing I'll ever do.
Patrick deWitt
My main wish is to get my books into other people's rooms, and to keep other people's books out of mine.
Samuel Butler
As far as how much you listen to the audience, you listen to them when they really hate something.
Adam McKay
When I'm writing, quite often I start having a good time when I see there's a chance to make myself look like a real jerk. I start chuckling and having an interesting, rather than a boring, time.
Geoff Dyer
I was very unhappy when I used to record and things wouldn't turn out the way I would want to, because I was being such a nice girl. I wouldn't complain when things were going wrong.
Buffy Sainte-Marie
The truth is supposed to hurt. That's how it lets you know you don't got it.
Brad Stine
My goodness, my hair's been talked about by a million people, you know? It sort of goes with the territory.
Carly Fiorina
People think, 'Wow, you're an actress, so people must be really nice to you and kiss your ass.' NOBODY kisses my ass.
Alicia Silverstone
Most non-New Yorkers, finding themselves within hearing range of strangers' conversation, think it's nice to pretend they didn't hear. But many New Yorkers think it's nice to toss in a relevant comment.
Deborah Tannen