I'm very eclectic in my music tastes - anything from Nina Simone to Beethoven to Talvin Singh. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes beethoven eclectic music
People don't get involved with local charities or politics because they think it's hard to make a difference and the problem feels overwhelming. But I believe that if all I've time for this year is to write one letter to the local council, it's still worth doing. Monica Ali charitycouncildifference share on social
Kids are naturally inventive and curious and creative, but most adults have had that beaten out of them. Writing is a form of play; you have to get rid of all those internal censors that we adults have, the things that say, 'Don't go there, that's not allowed.' Monica Ali adultallowbeat share on social
I rarely get a moment to myself, but I love the way that my agenda is dictated by the children, not my work. Monica Ali agendumchilddictate Change image and share on social
Beethoven was a deeply political man in the broadest sense of the word. He was not interested in daily politics, but concerned with questions of moral behaviour and the larger questions of right and wrong affecting the entire society. Daniel Barenboim affectbeethovenbehaviour share on social
The cast of 'Vikings' is a real team, a true ensemble. It's a mad, eclectic, great bunch! But we support each other and trust each other completely. There are no egos. Clive Standen bunchcastcompletely Change image and share on social
When I have a creative insight, there is a high. I think back in the day, I made music as much as I did because it made me feel so good. I think you could argue that there is a creative addiction - but, you know, the healthy kind. Lauryn Hill addictionargueback share on social