I used to want to be a backup singer. Not a lead singer, because I really can't sing. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes backup lead sing
I have no credentials. I have no money. I literally come from a poor place. I was a servant. I dropped out of college. The next thing you know I'm writing for the 'New Yorker,' I have this sort of life, and it must seem annoying to people. Jamaica Kincaid annoycollegecredential share on social
I'll read anything. In fact, I'll read while I'm doing other things, which is not a good idea. Jamaica Kincaid factgoodidea Change image and share on social
The English language started out as a distortion in my life, but nothing remains the same, and so the distortion is now just normal. That is one of the things that will happen to all distortions: They become normal and turn into something else. Jamaica Kincaid distortionenglishhappen share on social
The first record I made when I was 17. Labels merged and plans didn't work out, but plans never work out as planned. But I never stopped making music. I never had a backup plan. I never thought, 'Maybe I should just write, or maybe I should...' I just kept going. Ashley Monroe backuplabelmake share on social
It's very hard to play the straight lead girl and still make her sparkly and fun and real. Emily Blunt fungirlhard Change image and share on social
At last we've seen the first installment of Joss Whedon's new web series, 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog,' and it's sweeter than we'd ever imagined. Annalee Newitz bloghavehorrible Change image and share on social
