Don't let failure get you down. Babe Ruth struck out over 1,300 times.
Why, I wonder, should the popularity of a news story matter to me? Does it mean it's a good story or just a seductive one?
I love convincing a reader that an unusual or seemingly ordinary subject is worth his or her time - it's part of the fun for me as a writer.
Orchid hunting is a mortal occupation.
Most writing doesn’t take place on the page; it takes place in your head.
I think the real reason is that life has no meaning. I mean, no obvious meaning. You wake up, you go to work, you do stuff. I think everybody's always looking for something a little unusual that can preoccupy them and help pass the time.
Being a good designer certainly doesn't guarantee that you're good at business. It's probably more surprising when the two talents coexist in one person.
What’s your name, lad?” “Newton. Newton Pulsifer. ” “LUCIFER? What’s that you say? Are ye of the Spawn of Darkness, a tempting beguiling creature from the pit, wanton limbs steaming from the fleshpots of Hades, in tortured and lubricious thrall to your Stygian and hellish masters?” “That’s Pulsifer,” explained Newton. “With a P. I don’t know about the other stuff, but we come from Surrey. ” The voice on the phone sounded vaguely disappointed.
I'm interested to see what happens to Spike Lee with limited resources, you know? I love Spike Lee's movies. But you know what? I kinda liked his movies when he used to scramble and fight more for them.
Does one eat peanuts at a ball game?' 'It ain't hardly legal if you don't.
It's their deliberate, disgusting, revolting conduct that is responsible for the disease