That difficult start drove me on to inspire children and let them know that it is never to late to repair a bad experience at school, and once you get your head down and start to read books, you can really achieve. Johnny Ball achievebadbook share on social
Existence itself does not feel horrible; it feels like an ecstasy, rather, which we have only to be still to experience. John Updike ecstasyexistenceexperience Change image and share on social
I am much more involved in the filmmaking experience on Mag Seven. I'm much more involved in story elements, casting decisions, the writing of the show, the blocking of the scenes. Michael Biehn blockcastdecision Change image and share on social
'Charlotte's Web,' which I read sitting on my mother's lap, was the most emotional experience: that was when I made the leap from seeing how to untangle words to realizing how books both contain and convey strong feelings. Meg Wolitzer bookcharlotteconvey share on social
College was where I got to actually experience the difference between black and white. Ilyasah Shabazz blackcollegedifference Change image and share on social
I was playing the piano when I was three, writing songs when I was ten. I had a lot of experience before I got to college. I knew I wanted to be a singer, so anyone who met me, I didn't let too much time pass before I showed my talent. John Legend collegeexperienceknow share on social
I want my kids to experience passion. I want them to see that I have things I feel passionate about because it is such a great feeling to really love something. Joan Cusack experiencefeelfelt Change image and share on social
Books have always helped me make sense of things. With any life experience, you can find someone who has documented it in a poetic way. Kate Beckinsale bookdocumentexperience Change image and share on social
Connected to the collective heart, you can be certain in every cell of your being that you are never alone, and you will experience the grace, guidance and ease that comes when you are one with all there is. Debbie Ford cellcollectiveconnect share on social
Directing was a great experience, but it's terrifying to have the responsibility of carving up the other actors' performances. John Krasinski actorcarvedirect Change image and share on social
