William Trevor is an author I admire; his stories are subtle and powerful, and beautifully written. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes admire author beautifully
My first job was in a nursing home - a terrible place in retrospect. It was in an old house, and the residents were so lonely. People rarely visited them. I only stayed there a couple of months, but it made a strong impression on me. Kim Edwards couplehomehouse share on social
'The Lake of Dreams' grew gradually, over many years, elements and ideas accruing until they gained enough critical mass to become a novel. Kim Edwards accruecriticaldream Change image and share on social
I don't think we'll ever lose the desire for people to tell stories or to hear stories or to be entrapped in a beautiful story. Kim Edwards beautifuldesireentrap Change image and share on social
When I do an operation, it's half a dozen people. When it goes beautifully, it's like a symphony, with everybody playing their part. Atul Gawande beautifullydozenhalf Change image and share on social
Composers, like authors, have a lot in common. Our main goal is to connect with the listener emotionally. Ken Hill authorcommoncomposer 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