The best way to avoid a bad action is by doing a good one, for there is no difficulty in the world like that of trying to do nothing. John Clare actionavoidbad Change image and share on social
Between takes I find it difficult to switch off and then try and re-emerge myself in the part, so I try to stay in that frame of mine all day. It can be exhausting and you lose a sense of self, but it is the method that works best for me. Hayden Christensen daydifficultemerge share on social
I grew up when comics were only sold in food markets and news stands, so the direct market is vital to me. The best way to make it stronger is if everybody buys my comics in multiple copies before they buy any others. Gilbert Hernandez buycomiccopy share on social
If you want to meet a woman, it's best just to smile and say hi. Karen McDougal meetsmilewoman Change image and share on social
One of the best known, and one of the least intelligible, facts of literary history is the lateness, in Western European Literature at any rate, of prose fiction, and the comparative absence, in the two great classical languages, of what we call by that name. George Saintsbury absencecallclassical share on social
Moveon is not a one-way broadcast media. The Internet, when used best, is a two-way media. We have a forum in which people can post comments and those comments can be rated. We get a sense of what people feel most passionately about. Joan Blades broadcastcommentfeel share on social
Pension reform can be hard to talk about. In the long run, reform now means fewer demands for layoffs and less draconian measures in the future. It's in the best interest of all Californians to fix this system now. Jerry Brown californiandemanddraconian share on social
Newsflash for any of the current, past or future Survivors out there... when you contemplate strategizing about the other team, the best idea is to shut up and keep it to yourself. You're welcome; this bill is in the mail. Jenna Morasca billcontemplatecurrent share on social
Amidst all the clutter, beyond all the obstacles, aside from all the static, are the goals set. Put your head down, do the best job possible, let the flak pass, and work towards those goals. Donald Rumsfeld amidstclutterflak Change image and share on social
If you're not keen on crowds, it might be best to give Edinburgh a miss during festival time when it can get extremely busy. Dexter Fletcher busycrowdedinburgh Change image and share on social