Lena Dunham Quotes
It's interesting how we often can't see the ways in which we are being strong - like, you can't be aware of what you're doing that's tough and brave at the time that you're doing it because if you knew that it was brave, then you'd be scared.
Quotes to Explore
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In vast parts of the world, people don't eat meat.
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From my tribe I take nothing, I am the maker of my own fortune.
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I've always liked working really hard and then doing nothing in particular. So, consequently, I didn't overexpose myself; I guess I maintained a kind of mystery. I wasn't ambitious.
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The genius of a good leader is to leave behind him a situation which common sense, without the grace of genius, can deal with successfully.
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Although he's no longer with us, Steve Jobs is still inspirational to me, as he managed to find the balance between right brain/left-brain thinking that is crucial to building a creative technology business.
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I have always believed that one should not be scared of losing, I think that really is the key.
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I don't ever want to stop making country, and I don't want to stop making electronic music, either.
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I've been married twice. Most women would rather not be married to a traveling blues singer.
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You cannot reduce the power of story with the tag of money because it's not a share market. So you must know the seriousness of the power of storytelling.
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You want to read a book? That requires introspection. It requires time away from people and time away from the constant need to communicate and to connect.
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It is true that integrity alone won't make you a leader, but without integrity you will never be one.
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As a competitor, I want to continue to keep turning the chapters and keep challenging myself.
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I spent every day just praying that I didn't look like a big dork on camera.
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Don't worry about being a star, worry about doing good work, and all that will come to you.
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I write about real people in disguise. If anything, my characters are toned down-the truth is much more bizarre.
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I don't get tired of my work because you can't get tired of something you love and enjoy! But, having said that, I wish to get a break of four to five days, or at least three days, switch off my cell phone, and do what I want to.
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All human beings are also dream beings. Dreaming ties all mankind together.
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I think there's a time to be private and a time to be public, and I think that companies like Facebook and Groupon are basically transformational companies. You don't come across them very often, and I'm pretty sure that they can continue to grow for a long time even being public.
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It is the fool who thinks he cannot be fooled.
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p. 63
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I directed a half hour comedy pilot, 'Upgrade,' and had one of the best times ever! I had such a great time directing; I would love to get to direct another project.
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That's why I talk about the breast cancer: because I want women - and everyone - to stay on top of things and get checked. I know how scary it can be. When I dealt with it, I was like, 'Oh my God.' And I have so many other friends who have gone through it or have suffered a loss.
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It's interesting how we often can't see the ways in which we are being strong - like, you can't be aware of what you're doing that's tough and brave at the time that you're doing it because if you knew that it was brave, then you'd be scared.
