I still get up every morning at 4 A.M. I write seven days a week, including Christmas. And I still face a blank page every morning, and my characters don't really care how many books I've sold. Dan Brown blankbookcare Change image and share on social
Christmas is a time of year that's so romantic. Katharine McPhee christmasromantictime Change image and share on social
One Christmas I had no money, and so I went home and just, like, wrote a poem; I mean, I didn't write them, but I just handed out poems as Christmas presents. Like, 'Here's a Pablo Neruda poem that really made me think of you.' June Diane Raphael christmashandhome share on social
The Earth reminded us of a Christmas tree ornament hanging in the blackness of space. As we got farther and farther away it diminished in size. Finally it shrank to the size of a marble, the most beautiful marble you can imagine. James Irwin beautifulblacknesschristmas share on social
Christmas is more stressful with present buying and making sure everyone gets included, but Thanksgiving is really not that. I don't ever really get stressed out about the food. Sandra Lee buychristmasfood Change image and share on social
Don't give me books for Christmas; I already have a book. Jean Harlow bookchristmasgive Change image and share on social
Nothing is as peaceful as when Christmas is over, when one has been forgiven for everything and can be normal again. Tove Jansson christmasforgivenormal Change image and share on social
Throughout my college years, I'd watch my sister squeal every Christmas as she unwrapped another 'Buffy' DVD set. I didn't know much about the series, but I was filled with that obnoxious self-importance that comes from having decided to be an Academic Who Reads Serious Things. Marie Rutkoski academicbuffychristmas share on social
One of my favorite traditions is that my sisters and I, we all wear the same pajamas. I've even still got some from when I was 6. Also, I'll always remember cooking together in the kitchen and that no matter how busy our schedules are, we are all together for Christmas. Bailee Madison busychristmascook share on social
A simplified Christmas isn't about circumstances as much as it is about focus. Ann Voskamp christmascircumstancefocus Change image and share on social
