In New York, the theater is a destination point. In Los Angeles, no matter how provocative, how successful, how star-studded the theater event may be, it is, at best, a second-class citizen. Jason Alexander angelescitizenclass Change image and share on social
Your parents are the parents you know best. Your brother and sister, if you have them, are the brother and sister you know best. They may not be the ones you like the best. They may not be the most interesting, but they are the closest and probably the clearest to you. James Salter brotherclearclose share on social
I'm a 'frotteur,' someone who likes to rub words in his hand, to turn them around and feel them, to wonder if that really is the best word possible. Does that word in this sentence have any electric potential? Does it do anything? Too much electricity will make your reader's hair frizzy. There's a question of pacing. James Salter electricelectricityfeel share on social
Certain stories we carry with us, events in our life, they define who we are. It's not a matter of getting over anything; we have to make the best of it. Nick Flynn carrydefineevent Change image and share on social
Women have to be very vigilant, and demand the very best in public schools, health care and pay, those things that men and women of this state value are at risk. Bev Perdue caredemandhealth Change image and share on social
We've got teams and other countries have teams. Right now, we are going to their countries; we're finding the best athletes; we're bringing them to our team. We're training them, we're making them awesome, and sending them back to beat us. We've got to stop that. Timothy Griffin athleteawesomeback share on social
Let us tackle the big issues with bold ideas that transform Iowa to accomplish our shared mission to grow Iowa, and realize our shared vision of Iowa as the best place to live, work and raise a family. Thomas Vilsack accomplishbigbold share on social
When I was six, my best friend's parents bought him a piano. My mother noticed that every time I would go to his house, the first thing I would say to him was 'Levester' - His name was Levester - I said, 'Levester, can I go play your piano?' So, on my 7th birthday, my parents bought me a piano. Herbie Hancock 7thbirthdaybuy share on social
Nothing goes by luck in composition. It allows of no tricks. The best you can write will be the best you are. Henry David Thoreau compositionlucktrick Change image and share on social
I don't want to be one of those people who have the best part of their life be 'back when.' Heather Watts backlifepart Change image and share on social