What I do say is that I can write verse, and that the writing of verse in strict form is the best possible training for writing good prose. Philip Pullman formgoodprose Change image and share on social
No artist is well served in thinking what will happen to their works. The best one can hope is that they'll enter the mainstream, and people will pull bits and pieces from them. Twyla Tharp artistbitenter Change image and share on social
Unlike other Jewish families, we didn't go out for Chinese food on Sundays, but we spent our time in a world of baking powder biscuits and the best shrimp cocktails that ever were. Ricky Jay bakebiscuitchinese Change image and share on social
It was just me and my mum growing up, and my mum's always said that's why I'm so mature. We were best friends, and if it wasn't for her, I wouldn't even have started athletics, because she wanted me to have a hobby. Katarina Johnson-Thompson athleticfriendgrow share on social
Look, you do the bloody well best you can. You fumble. You make mistakes. Hume Cronyn bloodyfumblemake Change image and share on social
The best counsel for us to give young people is that they can arrive back to Heavenly Father only as they are guided and corrected by the Spirit of God. So if we are wise, we will encourage, praise, and exemplify everything which invites the companionship of the Holy Ghost. Henry B. Eyring arrivebackcompanionship share on social
Hybridity keeps me from being rigid about most things. It has taught me to appreciate the contradictions in the world and in my life. I scavenge from the best. Jessica Hagedorn contradictionhybriditylife Change image and share on social
That save from Pele's header was the best I ever made. I didn't have any idea how famous it would become - to start with, I didn't even realise I'd made it at all. Gordon Banks famousheaderidea Change image and share on social
In my opinion, the best setup guys now have a tougher job than the closers. They pitch more innings, inherit more runners. Goose Gossage closerguyinherit Change image and share on social
Guantanamo allows us to secure dangerous detainees without the risk of escape, while at the same time providing us with valuable intelligence information on how best to proceed in the war against terror and prevent future attacks. Jim Ryun attackdangerousdetainee share on social
