I think, in common with a lot of novelists, I wasn't the most athletic guy at school. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes athletic common guy
I think that there's something extremely beautiful about the Olympic ideal and its motto - 'Swifter, higher, stronger' - it's such a beautiful motto, and it celebrates everything which is the antithesis of death and dissolution and entropy. Chris Cleave antithesisbeautifulcelebrate share on social
Studying psychology is fun because you're always looking for the same things I think a writer should be looking for, which is the story behind the story. Chris Cleave funpsychologystory Change image and share on social
I'm always determined that as a novelist I'm going to go out there and research my characters very thoroughly before I start writing. Chris Cleave characterdeterminenovelist Change image and share on social
What people don't understand about Sarah Palin is that she is a rancher's wife. From Alberta down to Texas I've known women like that: good common sense, bright and vilified by city people. Robert Duvall albertabrightcity Change image and share on social
The closer I get to retirement, the more I feel it will be a huge change, a shock, because athletics has been the core of my whole life. I know I'll miss the feeling of running fast, the adrenaline rush, and hearing the crowd cheering me on. Jessica Ennis-Hill adrenalineathleticchange share on social
I don't really have time to watch too much, but I like 'Family Guy' and 'Entourage.' I'm also obsessed with the YouTube series 'Balls of Steel.' It's hilarious. Alexander Ludwig ballentouragefamily Change image and share on social
