'West Wing' was huge. Like 'Hamilton,' it pulls back the curtain on how decision-making happens at the highest level, or at least how you hope it would be. The amount of information Aaron Sorkin packs into a scene gave me this courage to trust the audience to keep up. Lin-Manuel Miranda aaronamountaudience share on social
I hope that through Fast Forward, we can encourage women everywhere to know their power wherever they find themselves; to find their purpose; and to connect with others in order to create a better world - especially for women and girls. Melanne Verveer connectcreateencourage share on social
I hope always to be busy, even if only directing an orchestra in the pit. However, I should prefer to produce movies or be the directing head of a radio corporation. Rudy Vallee busycorporationdirect Change image and share on social
Bob Hope, Red Skelton, and Eddie Cantor... help us keep our balance. Hattie McDaniel balancebobcantor Change image and share on social
Everyone who feels stuck in the Obama economy is right to focus on the here and now. And I hope you understand this too, if you're feeling left out or passed by: You have not failed, your leaders have failed you. Paul Ryan economyfailfelt share on social
When audiences come to see us authors lecture, it is largely in the hope that we'll be funnier to look at than to read. Sinclair Lewis audienceauthorfunny Change image and share on social
You practice mindfulness, on the one hand, to be calm and peaceful. On the other hand, as you practice mindfulness and live a life of peace, you inspire hope for a future of peace. Thich Nhat Hanh calmfuturehand Change image and share on social
I hope that I dress for my age. Because there's no need to be dowdy, is there? But I don't go with all the colours that everybody is wearing. I'm not very fond of lime green or orange, so I don't do that. I read all the fashion magazines, but most things are totally unsuitable for somebody of 79. Mary Berry agecolourdowdy share on social
I really hope people go out and support the indie filmmakers, because it's a dying breed and there's a lot of cool voices out there that need to be heard. Bryan Greenberg breedcooldie Change image and share on social
I think you hope, throughout the course of your career, if you do things right often enough, you might get a moment in time that you can do something special. Tim Howard careerhopemoment Change image and share on social