Book tours are almost designed to beat out of an author any affection he has for his book. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes affection author beat
You want the book to be special, and they are not always going to be special, but at least you want that to be the ambition. So the only way that happens is if you are not pressing to write a book. Michael Lewis ambitionbookpress Change image and share on social
Why pay $20 million to Harrison Ford? I don't even understand that. They think they have to do it... If someone puts a price on himself, that suggests he is irreplaceable, then he better find somewhere else to work. Michael Lewis findfordharrison share on social
My judgement is not good when I am on a book tour. I am not thinking about it that much. What happens is I will go back home. I have a 4-year-old and a 1-year-old and a wife who is now taking care of them who is wondering where her husband is. Michael Lewis backbookcare 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
Throughout the past, there has been a lack of intimacy, affection, and regard for Islam by Christianity. This, to a large extent, has been due to a lack of knowledge of the great human and spiritual ideals for which Islam and the teachings of Islam stand. Aly Khan affectionchristianitydue share on social
I remember Detroit feeling really unsafe, feeling scared a lot. Our house was broken into, our car was stolen, we had to get a watchdog, we would get beat up in the street, I had my bike stolen. There was just a lot of real anarchy on the streets and sidewalks. Sufjan Stevens anarchybeatbike share on social
