Being a new mother was a joyful and sometimes overwhelming experience - and as the first Missouri female state legislator to have a baby while in office, having heath care for myself and my son gave me some needed peace of mind. Claire McCaskill babycareexperience share on social
Being a nice girl from the Mid-West, my inclination is always to give in and say yes because I want people to like me. Cindy Crawford girlgiveinclination Change image and share on social
Being a non-swimmer, I've never been excited by the sea so avoid it on holidays. Donald Sinden avoidexcitehave Change image and share on social
Being a novelist and being a mother have exactly coincided in my life: the call from my agent saying that I had a contract for my first novel - that was on my answering phone message when I got back from the hospital with my first child. Barbara Kingsolver agentanswerback share on social
Being a novelist is hard for anyone - male or female. You don't get to quit your day job. Jennifer Weiner dayfemalehard Change image and share on social
Being a novelist is the adult version of a kid creating a make-believe world. But unlike a child, a writer of fiction has to come up with a structured story, one that has as much meaning for others as it has for her. Susan Isaacs adultchildcreate share on social
Being a novelty had its advantages. Jessica Savitch advantagenovelty Change image and share on social
Being a painter is the only profession where you have to stand there with all your shortcomings on the wall. Jamie Wyeth painterprofessionshortcoming Change image and share on social
Being a parent can make you a horrible person at times, because you're pushed to the limit constantly. Nick Cave constantlyhorriblelimit Change image and share on social
Being a parent does not give you an excuse for bad manners. Rosalind Wiseman badexcusegive Change image and share on social
