P. L. Travers Quotes
A writer is, after all, only half his book. The other half is the reader and from the reader the writer learns.P. L. Travers
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I suffer from a more complex, persistent fear. It manifests itself in nerves, and on film the camera sees even the tiniest evidence of this. So you have to learn that when the director calls 'Action,' you don't go to this place of tension, but somehow you become free.
Eddie Redmayne -
I've always liked stories. I'm always reading, ever since I was a kid. I've always been reading and wanting to be in some other world. This is the perfect job for me.
Garrett Dillahunt -
I feel like we all have our skeletons.
Taraji P. Henson -
Fashion is a language, for sure, and it is a reflection of society.
Carine Roitfeld -
Boxing, in the most general terms, is a poor man's sport. All you have is your hands to make a living.
Edgar Ramirez -
I'm superstitious... but not like wear the same underwear for two weeks superstitious.
Kate Hudson
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There is still a funny notion that women should not write violent fiction.
Val McDermid -
Right now I think censorship is necessary; the things they're doing and saying in films right now just shouldn't be allowed. There's no dignity anymore and I think that's very important.
Mae West -
Having been governor of New Mexico, I know that legislation gets passed to benefit those who have money and influence. Then they buy more money and influence. That's one reason why, as governor, I vetoed more than 750 bills and thousands of line items. I did it to keep crony capitalism away from government.
Gary Johnson -
If you look at all the vampires in the past, they were sort of decrepit old men. Stephanie Meyers just made it for a new audience. All the vampires are now young men and she describes them as not being ugly.
Daniel Cudmore -
William Shatner has one style. We have completely contrasting personalities. We're very good friends. I adore him, but we're very different people, so they were smart enough to write characters that reflected that.
Patrick Stewart -
My original idea was to produce and not make records myself.
T Bone Burnett
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My awkward stage extended well into high school.
Rachelle Lefevre -
I was your C student. I paid attention in the classes that were about how to get elected.
Gary Johnson -
Foie gras is sold as an expensive delicacy in some restaurants and shops. But no one pays a higher price for foie gras than the ducks and geese who are abused and killed to make it.
Kate Winslet -
I do find walking is fundamental to my creative process.
Baz Luhrmann -
Write what you like; there is no other rule.
O. Henry -
There are no silos at 'Frontline.' Our digital team works with our filmmakers, and our filmmakers work with our digital team. They're always in touch, and they're always talking.
Raney Aronson-Rath
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The happy ending is hardly important, though we may be glad it's there. The real joy is knowing that if you felt the trouble in the story, your kingdom isn't dead.
Lynda Barry -
In everything, depend upon yourself, but work in harmony with all things. Do not depend even upon the Infinite, but learn to work and live in harmony with the Infinite. The highest teachings of the Christ reveal most clearly the principle that no soul was created to be a mere helpless instrument in the hands of Supreme Power, but that every soul should act and live in perfect oneness with that Power. And the promise is that we all are not only to do the things that Christ did, but even greater things.
Christian D. Larson -
Back in the day, I used to read 'Archie,' but I haven't been a comic book aficionado.
Danai Gurira -
...there is very little about self-publishing a comic book that can be taught, but everything about it can be learned. (p. 21)
Dave Sim -
I resent ever being stereotyped.
Laura Dern -
A writer is, after all, only half his book. The other half is the reader and from the reader the writer learns.
P. L. Travers