Alan Lightman Quotes

Novels aren't pedagogical instruments, or instructions in law or physics or any other discipline. A novel has to be an emotional experience, a trip of the imagination, and because science has raised so many issues that concern and affect humans, it's a good starting place for me.

Alan Lightman

Quotes to Explore

The first book I sat down to write was an historical romance. It was really bad and thankfully no one ever saw it.

Rachel Gibson
- Book
- Bad
- Down
I'd love to do something where I can act and dance at the same time, like on Broadway or in movies.

Maddie Ziegler
- Time
- Like
- Dance
Helping out in your kid's classroom is a great way to get involved with your child's school.

Tamra Davis
- Great
- School
- Child
Never sit staring at a blank page or screen. If you find yourself stuck, write. Write about the scene you're trying to write. Writing about is easier than writing, and chances are, it will give you your way in.

Laini Taylor
- Writing
- Trying
- Yourself
I'm not going to lie; the most fun of writing these books is just saying, 'Where am I going to write about? Let me go there!'

Dan Brown
- Writing
- Fun
- Me
To be honest with you, I've been dying to do a nice indie feature - just something about a regular guy with a big quirk or a big emotional problem. Just something that's a straightforward, classic indie film. It sounds weird, but it's been easier for me to get cast in big tentpole films than the indie community. I'd love to do that.

Falk Hentschel
- Love
- Guy
- Community