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I went back to the notion of story, which is always a good thing to have if you're trying to get people to pay attention to a book and pick up information along the way. David Macaulay attentionbackbook Change image and share on social
If you are lucky enough to be successful, you get drawn further in and you stop paying attention to the stuff that matters. David Macaulay attentiondrawlucky Change image and share on social
Another thing that freaks me out is time. Time is like a book. You have a beginning, a middle and an end. It's just a cycle. Mike Tyson beginbookcycle Change image and share on social
After decades spent in rewrite rooms surrounded by other shouting writers, I discovered that I work best alone. I like being in charge of my time, working out the problems according to my own rhythms and being able to nap. That's a big one, the napping on demand! Maria Semple bigchargedecade share on social
It's good to like yourself, and that only comes from hard work, from doing. But vanity is dangerous; it can trip you badly. Pierce Brosnan badlydangerousgood Change image and share on social
