Poetry is a pure meritocracy. There's no room for ambiguity: either a poem moves you and opens up new vistas in life, or it doesn't. It's completely objective, and the best always rise to the top. Jim Goetz completely poetry meritocracy Change image and share on social
I believe the biggest themes of life are put into the best focus when held up against the very sharp light of mortality. Mitch Albom light focus theme Change image and share on social
Over the years I've learned how to lock myself up in a prison of hope, knowing that God has nothing but His best planned for me. He promised me things concerning my ministry and my life. Joyce Meyer god prison thing Change image and share on social
I think it's important that the Republican Party remain the home of conservatives and that the best way to advance conservative principles is to elect Republicans up and down the ballot. Tom Cotton important advance home Change image and share on social
The thing that's really kept me on my toes is how my mom would always tell me - it's not the best thing for a mother to tell you - but she'd never tell me after I'd lose a soccer game, 'You'll do better next time.' She'd always say, 'There's always somebody better.' Brandon Flowers toe mom lose share on social
All writers steal. You might as well steal from the best. Simon Toyne steal writer Change image and share on social
By embracing a label such as 'non-fiction,' the creative writing community has signaled to the world that what goes on in this genre is at best utilitarian and at worst an utter mystery. We have segregated the genre from art. John D'Agata fiction genre creative share on social
If being an attractive woman got you attention for directing, then the entire 'best director' category would be comprised of models. To me, that is just the most ludicrous connection that you could make. Diablo Cody director comprise ludicrous share on social
The Beatles did their best cover work on Little Richard's 'Long Tall Sally' and music influenced by Richard, such as Larry Williams's 'Dizzy Miss Lizzie.' Jon Landau cover williams sally Change image and share on social
My only real advice to Oscar nominees is, 'If you haven't actually seen a competitor's film, don't fib and say you have and blow smoke up their wahooziewhatsits.' Always best to be frank and tell them the truth. Vera Farmiga competitor oscar nominee share on social
