Alan Ball Quotes

As a culture, we are not comfortable with mortality. We do not accept it the way other cultures do. We cling to youth, and we don't want to die. It's like, 'Well, too bad, we do.'

Alan Ball

Quotes to Explore

It was such a lovely day I thought it a pity to get up.

W. Somerset Maugham
- Up
- Day
- Thought
The irony is that Washington was, in reality, very much like Benedict Arnold. The big difference was that Washington was ultimately able to control his emotions, something Arnold never learned to do.

Nathaniel Philbrick
- Reality
- Control
- Emotions
But when it came to jamming and writing songs like we used to, we realized Brandon was a huge spirit in the band. Who knew? It was just something we had to learn.

Edie Brickell
- Writing
- Band
- Learn
You can imagine, if somebody's approaching retirement, and all of a sudden the funds that he or she is depending on is depleted by 50% or however many, it gives them a sinking feeling in the pit of their stomach.

Pat Robertson
- She
- You
- Feeling
To me, eyewear goes way beyond being a prescription. It's like makeup. It's the most incredible accessory. The shape of a frame or the color of lenses can change your whole appearance.

Vera Wang
- Change
- Color
- Makeup
I buried Joel on our 48th anniversary. I had been with her since I was 16.

Aaron Neville
- Anniversary
- Her
- Buried