The best public poems aren't necessarily those that go at the subject like a bull at a gate. Andrew Motion bullgatenecessarily Change image and share on social
Before we condemn the jurors who acquitted George Zimmerman, we should remember that they were asked to do something extraordinary. They were asked to listen to the facts and apply the law to the best of their ability in a case the world was watching. Alafair Burke abilityacquitapply share on social
When my best friends doubt their little black dresses, they call me on the telephone seeking reassurance. Andre Leon Talley blackcalldoubt Change image and share on social
You always feel the drawing you are working on is the best you've ever done... I am only interested in the present. Al Hirschfeld drawfeelhave Change image and share on social
I've probably had my best time acting - or not acting, or trying to not act - on things like 'The Low Down' or 'Treacle Jr.' I'm happiest doing things like that. Not just because they're lead roles, but because there's more freedom in them. Aidan Gillen actfreedomhappy share on social
The best beauty secret, besides sleep and plenty of water, is do whatever it is - before you go out, before you need to feel beautiful - do whatever makes you feel confident. If it's putting on a great dance record and rocking out in your apartment, do it. If kissing someone for 10 minutes makes you feel confident, do it. Aimee Mullins apartmentbeautifulbeauty share on social
I'm really connected to people, and my relationships with people are paramount, so I write about relationships, particularly strong female ones. In my family, there were six girls born in five years. We were best friends. And my parents raised all of us as first-class citizens. Alane Ferguson bearcitizenclass share on social
I've written the best work I know how. And I'm appreciative of the people who read it and care about the work - and that's pretty much the end of that. Amy Bloom appreciativecareend Change image and share on social
A pie dough comes together exactly like a biscuit only there is very, very little liquid and no leavening involved. Other than that, the same rules apply. My best advice: handle the dough as little as possible. Alton Brown adviceapplybiscuit share on social