The experience of learning how to get straight to the core of a problem proved to be of immense value later when I had a long succession of responsibilities in large, complex government departments. Elliot Richardson complexcoredepartment Change image and share on social
People have different takes on clothes and what to wear and colors and all that stuff, so why make a big deal about uniformity? It took me a long time to grasp that particular concept, simply because I was coming from the James Brown thing. Again, I wouldn't trade that experience for anything. Maceo Parker bigbrownclothe share on social
You can only paint through your experience and sub-consciousness. Barbara Smith consciousnessexperiencepaint Change image and share on social
I'm a method writer. In order to write about the emotion, I have to experience it. I get physically tired and exhausted, devoting hours and hours and hours to it. Sherman Alexie devoteemotionexhaust Change image and share on social
I've found nothing but support and generosity from older comics. I think comedians are a lot nicer than the stigma is, at least from my experience. Bo Burnham comediancomicexperience Change image and share on social
Everything has combined to make my life in New York an amazing experience. I told my manager a few years ago that I wanted to move here and try acting in the theater. Mariska Hargitay actagoamaze 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
Everything starts and ends with the song, and working with writers and really learning their process and craft was an invaluable experience. Tommy Mottola craftendexperience Change image and 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
People who ask confidently get more than those who are hesitant and uncertain. When you've figured out what you want to ask for, do it with certainty, boldness and confidence. Don't be shy or feel intimidated by the experience. You may face some unexpected criticism, but be prepared for it with confidence. Jack Canfield boldnesscertaintyconfidence share on social