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Richard Hugo taught me that anyone with a desire to write, an ear for language and a bit of imagination could become a writer. He also, in a way, gave me permission to write about northern Montana. James Welch bitedesireear Change image and share on social
In a lot of Indian societies, spirituality has been lost, I think it's still the best way of looking at the world for Indians - better than any organized religion in this country. James Welch countryindianlose Change image and share on social
I think ethnic and regional labels are insulting to writers and really put restrictions on them. People don't think your work is quite as universal. James Welch ethnicinsultlabel Change image and share on social
I'm awkward at these things. Just being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Karate Kid was a real surprise and I was a little uncomfortable. Pat Morita academyactoraward Change image and share on social
I feel so grateful when I see a movie and there's a woman who looks somewhat like me. I'm like, 'Thank you, Samantha Morton!' You know, a woman who feels like a human being. That means so much to me. Melanie Lynskey feelfeltgrateful Change image and share on social
I like people who don't accept boundaries. Like Florence Nightingale. And Napoleon or Louis XIV, though I'm not sure how much I'd have liked to meet them. I admire people who aren't circumscribed by circumstance. Julian Fellowes acceptadmireboundary share on social