W. Somerset Maugham Quotes
Unconsciously, perhaps, we treasure the power we have over people by their regard for our opinion of them, and we hate those upon whom we have no such influence.
W. Somerset Maugham
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If you're a novelist, as I am in real life, you're usually so desperate for any kind of feedback.
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If you're a fan of auteur filmmaking, I'd say get yourself invested in some really good TV shows.
Joe Russo
There was my name up in lights. I said, 'God, somebody's made a mistake.' But there it was, in lights. And I sat there and said, 'Remember, you're not a star.' Yet there it was up in lights.
Marilyn Monroe
You don't that often see writers being sought out when there are matters of great moment to discuss. And I think that's a loss.
Salman Rushdie
Half the lies our opponents tell about us are untrue.
Boyle Roche
Unconsciously, perhaps, we treasure the power we have over people by their regard for our opinion of them, and we hate those upon whom we have no such influence.
W. Somerset Maugham
