The best writers who have put pen to paper have often had a journalism background. Rick Bragg backgroundjournalismpaper Change image and share on social
There seems to be an inclination among rock musicians to be very carefree with money, but I negotiate the best flight and hotel deals on our tours to maximise the band's income - I don't want too see too much taken off the top line. Ian Anderson bandcarefreedeal share on social
I was a student of Stella Adler and then later Lee Strasberg, and they were into sensory work. At its best, acting is not about words - even when the words are important. Mark Margolis actadlerimportant Change image and share on social
My goal is to outwork everybody in recruiting, sign the best players in the state, and turn these guys into the best team we can. Kirby Smart goalguyoutwork Change image and share on social
In our culture, the shame about accidental pregnancy is inextricable from the shame about having had sex. That disapproval of sex is one reason our record with contraception is so poor. If you're not supposed to be sexual, you don't plan for sex. You cross your fingers and hope for the best. Katha Pollitt accidentalcontraceptioncross share on social
It is best not to swat at the fly's starting position, but rather to aim a bit forward of that to anticipate where the fly is going to jump when it first sees your swatter. Michael Dickinson aimanticipatebite Change image and share on social
Environmental policy must strike a balance between the earth's best interests and our citizen's pressing needs. Jim Clyburn balancecitizenearth Change image and share on social
Everyday I strive to, at least, recognise my short-comings and the things I have to do to be the best person that I can possibly be. Alexander O'Neal comingeverydayperson Change image and share on social
I've learned to accept the fact that my students are far too busy preparing for their own legal careers to care one bit about the off-campus antics of Professor Burke. I get the impression that my students are vaguely aware of my novels, but are at best mildly curious. Alafair Burke acceptanticaware share on social
'Santa Sangre' is the picture I love the best, myself, because 'El Topo' and 'The Holy Mountain' I made with my head, and 'Santa Sangre' I made with my feelings, with my heart. It's an emotional picture. And it's more real for me, that picture. Alejandro Jodorowsky emotionalfeelinghead share on social