Each morning when I awake, I experience again a supreme pleasure - that of being Salvador Dali. Salvador Dali awakedaliexperience Change image and share on social
It would be my guess that Madonna is not a very happy woman. From my own experience, having gone through persona changes like that, that kind of clawing need to be the center of attention is not a pleasant place to be. David Bowie attentioncenterclaw share on social
I am a father, and sometimes I want to stay close to home. By varying the workplace, it gives me space to breathe. I enjoy theatre because it reminds me I'm mortal, and it's terrifying when it goes wrong but the most thrilling experience when it flies. Colin Salmon breathecloseenjoy share on social
America is a country formed by diverse communities from different countries. Overall, the country is very hospitable and gives opportunities to grow. Saying that, I'd also say I'm not a 'white' immigrant; a South Asian's experience is different than, say, a European immigrant's. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni americaasiancommunity share on social
While I shared many of the same emotions Bill describes, in no way did my experience ever degenerate into the grimness I find in his book - I didn't have to live with Don, and I think that made a big big difference. Gary Lucas bigbillbook share on social
When we saw our plane on TV as breaking news, it was the most surreal experience. A lot of the women were crying. There was a gentleman who was writing in his journal and crying. Seeing that isn't easy. Taryn Manning breakcryeasy share on social
When I'm on stage, it's like a different world ... me connecting with the audience. It's a surreal experience. Manika audienceconnectexperience Change image and share on social
I was interned in Auschwitz for one year. I didn't bring back anything, except for a few jokes, and that filled me with shame. Then again, I didn't know what to do with this fresh experience. For this experience was no literary awakening, no occasion for professional or artistic introspection. Imre Kertesz artisticauschwitzawaken share on social
Of two pleasures, if there be one which all or almost all who have experience of both give a decided preference, irrespective of any feeling of moral obligation to prefer it, that is the more desirable pleasure. John Stuart Mill decidedesirableexperience share on social
The rich get richer. Not only because they have surpluses with which to invest, but because of the overriding emotional release they experience from having wealth. Stuart Wilde emotionalexperienceinvest Change image and share on social