I always wanted to be the underdog. For me, as a portrait photographer, it's the kiss of death to become well known. I did my best work when no one knew who I was. People weren't threatened by me because they didn't think I was a big deal. Platon bigdealdeath share on social
A lot of directors want to storyboard you, whereas the best way to get a performance out of an actor is a collaborative process where you listen to the actor's input. Jacki Weaver actorcollaborativedirector Change image and share on social
To finish off this whole Olympics by finally getting the gold medal, it's the best feeling in the world. Shawn Johnson feltfinallyfinish Change image and share on social
The best form of flattery is to be admired, imitated or respected. I've always felt proud our fans look up to us or feel we are inspirational. Cheryl James admirefanfeel Change image and share on social
When top scientists and psychologists talk about what's important to our overall wellbeing and how satisfied we are with our lives, the only thing that they all agree on is that social relationships are probably the single best predictor of our overall happiness. Tom Rath agreehappinessimportant share on social
Giving the kids a programming environment of any sort, whether it's a tool like Squeak or Scratch or Logo to write programs in a childish way - and I mean that in the most generous sense of the word, that is, playing with and building things - is one of the best ways to learn. Nicholas Negroponte buildchildishenvironment share on social
I am a professional photographer because it is the best way I know to earn the money I require to take care of my wife and children. Irving Penn carechildearn Change image and share on social
Superman is precisely what we should be teaching our children. Superman inspires us to our best. Greg Rucka childinspireprecisely Change image and share on social
Life in cyberspace is often conducted in primitive frontier conditions, but it is a life which, at its best, is more egalitarian than elitist and more decentralized than hierarchical. It serves individuals and communities, not mass audiences, and it is extraordinarily multi-faceted in the purposes to which it is put. Mitch Kapor audiencecommunitycondition share on social
The British Government very naturally would like to see in India the form of democratic constitutions it knows best and thinks best, under which the Government of the country is entrusted to one or other political party in accordance with the turn of elections. Muhammad Ali Jinnah accordancebritishconstitution share on social