There are people who have too much space between their ears, and given the time, do nothing but free fall forever inside their head. It's a spooky thing to be left alone inside an angry inner-verse. James St. James angryearfall Change image and share on social
I have two ideas for novels at the moment, neither of them all that conventional, but I'm not ready to choose between them yet, let alone settle down to the process of writing. Jonathan Coe chooseconventionalidea Change image and share on social
Writing is a solitary profession; you are really alone when you write. Then the emotions become well shaped and distinct. But their transition into words must be done deliberately and with rigid artistry. F. Sionil Jose artistrydeliberatelydistinct share on social
If a bacterium is trying to infect you, it won't secrete alone, because your immune system will block it. Bacteria will hide until they can all act together and make an impact. Bonnie Bassler actbacteriumblock Change image and share on social
We're born alone. We do need each other. It's lonely to really effectively live your life, and anyone you can get help from or give help to; that's part of your obligation. Bill Murray beareffectivelygive Change image and share on social
She can't even chew gum and walk in a straight line, let alone write a book. Liam Gallagher bookchewgum Change image and share on social
The pain of loneliness seems to be part of the mortal experience. But the Lord in His mercy has made it so that we need never deal with the challenges of mortality alone. Sheri L. Dew challengedealexperience Change image and share on social
As far as influences, I listen to a lot of people like Nina Simone and other androgynous voices, almost to make me feel like I'm not alone. Shamir androgynousfeelinfluence Change image and share on social
In writing 'The Satanic Verses,' I think I was writing for the first time from the whole of myself. The English part, the Indian part. The part of me that loves London, and the part that longs for Bombay. And at my typewriter, alone, I could indulge this. Salman Rushdie bombayenglishindian share on social
The way the films look will never entertain an audience alone. It has to be in the service of a good story with great characters. John Lasseter audiencecharacterentertain Change image and share on social
