I don't really believe in the myth of being poor but happy. At the poorest times in my life, I wasn't happy. I was just hungry. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes happy hungry life
I'm a writer who stacks cat food for a living. It's true: I have a master's degree in creative writing, I've published two critically successful books, and I get paid to replenish the shelves of my local food co-op with pet food, sponges and toilet paper. Nine days out of 10, I do it quite happily. Ali Liebegott bookcatcreative share on social
I'd gotten the message in my home, starting with my grandfather, that real work, the kind that makes you sweat and gets your hands dirty, is a respectable, necessary thing. But I wanted to write - and writing didn't qualify. Whenever I told my parents I dreamed of becoming a writer, they said, 'Great, but what are you going to do for work?' Ali Liebegott dirtydreamgrandfather share on social
There's something very soothing about the simplicity of doing what's right in front of you: paying the rent, buying groceries, and when there's a little extra for a treat like cinnamon rolls, whoopee! When you live paycheck to paycheck, you only have so much to lose. Ali Liebegott buycinnamonextra share on social
When people said Africa would change me, I didn't understand what they meant. To see the poverty in the townships, for instance, is overwhelming. I found it heart-wrenching to see young children walking barefoot and hungry in the dirt. I'm the kind of person who wants to change the world right here and now, so I got frustrated. Jennifer Hudson africabarefootchange share on social
If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life. Penny Marshall findgoodjoy Change image and share on social
I am happy to the spokeswoman for this French youth that tomorrow will be spearhead new hope in the shape of the National Front. Marion Marechal-Le Pen frenchfronthappy Change image and share on social