My grandmother was a kind of Scarsdale, New York, society woman, best known in her day as the author of the 1959 book 'Growing Your Own Way: An Informal Guide for Teen-Agers' - this despite being a person whose parenting style made Joan Crawford's wire hangers look like pool noodles. Sloane Crosley agerauthorbook share on social
Working with David Lynch was like taking a bullet. A gun at you. 'Lost Highway' is, I think, one of the best films I've ever been in. It'll endure a long, long time. Robert Loggia bulletdavidendure Change image and share on social
Music's always been really cathartic. It's the best drug for me to get away from the everyday pressures just for a second via a good song. Ville Valo catharticdrugeveryday Change image and share on social
Don't ever put anything past kids. They will surprise you in the best ways. James Van Der Beek kidpastput Change image and share on social
The man who has nothing to boast of but his illustrious ancestry is like the potato - the best part under ground. Thomas Overbury ancestryboastgrind Change image and share on social
The Cubs gave me a chance to play. They signed me as a free agent and brought me to the Major Leagues. The first day I walked into Wrigley Field was one of the best days of my life. And I owe them an awful lot. Bruce Sutter agentawfulbring share on social
Whenever somebody folds, say, 'Good laydown.' It encourages them to fold on a later hand because it makes them feel like you had the best hand even if you were bluffing. It's an odd form of flattery that seems to work at the poker table. Cheryl Hines bluffencouragefeel share on social
In temperate zones, winter is the best insecticide; it keeps the bugs in check. The tropics enjoy no such respite, so plants there have developed a wide range of alkaloids that kill off nosy insects and animals. Gregory Benford alkaloidanimalbug share on social
I have always served the public to the best of my ability. Why? Because, like every other man, it is to my interest to do so. Cornelius Vanderbilt abilityinterestman Change image and share on social
God's grace is at its best in weakness, so we need never fear our weakness. In fact, these weaknesses will determine in what way we shall glorify God for all eternity. Mother Angelica determineeternityfact Change image and share on social
