The best thing I've ever heard another player say is, 'I hate playing against you.' Logan Mankins hatehavehear Change image and share on social
I had one of those defining moments in the fourth grade when my teacher said the story I wrote was the best in the class, and therefore I would be going Young Authors Conference where I'd get to hang out with authors all day. Lisa McMann authorclassconference share on social
When I went to drama school, I knew I was at least as talented as other students, but because I was a black man and I wasn't pretty, I knew I would have to work my butt off to be the best that I would be, and to be noticed. Lance Reddick blackbuttdrama share on social
I think theatre at its best looks into the dark corners; clearly, my dark corners are full of doom. Laura Wade cornerdarkdoom Change image and share on social
I strongly believe that the art of the novel works best when the writer identifies with whoever he or she is writing about. Novels in the end are based on the human capacity, compassion, and I can show more compassion to my characters if I write in a first person singular. Orhan Pamuk artbasecapacity share on social
I wasn't the best waitress in the world, but I was cheerful and worked hard. Lucy Alibar cheerfulhardwaitress Change image and share on social
We've been at war for 10 years with this generation of Marines. We've seen women do a whole lot of things between the war in Iraq and the current war in Afghanistan. The fact that I'm sitting here making sure that we continue to put out the best young Marines is just a matter of it being 2011. Loretta Reynolds afghanistancontinuecurrent share on social
There is no conflict between best in British class and being a global newspaper. We are an international newspaper rooted in the City of London, and I think people understand that. The 'FT' stands out as a global niche product. Lionel Barber britishcityclass share on social
I heard I won 'best butt crack' on television recently. It's true. I did it, you guys. I made it. I wish I got an award, the actual award. What would it look like? Of course, it's a closed set. Lisa Edelstein actualawardbutt Change image and share on social