When I first came over to the States, I started writing, I think, as a way to help myself learn English. I would start stapling together little booklets for myself. Marie Lu bookletenglishlearn Change image and share on social
When I first came to America, you know, I would look at the newsstands and see the women on the magazine covers. I had never seen anyone smile the way these girls smile! It's like they have nothing to worry about! Anchee Min americacovergirl share on social
When I first came to California, it was fun and exciting to get any part in any movie and get paid for it. Because of my size and my background, it seemed like I was right for just about anything. Kevin Peter Hall backgroundcaliforniaexcit Change image and share on social
When I first came to college, it was a time that I was trying to figure out, 'Who am I? What makes me special?' and I started to find most of my value in the fact that I was thin. Lindsey Stirling collegefactfigure Change image and share on social
When I first came to Congress, the party was supposed to help you. Now, when a new member is sworn in, he or she is told what their dues are - how much they are expected to raise for the party for the next election. It's worse in the Senate. It turns the whole place into a money machine. Jim Cooper badlycongressdue share on social
When I first came to do shows in Vegas, I followed the usual entertainer's syndrome - I played craps and lost. Gabe Kaplan crapentertainerlose Change image and share on social
When I first came to Guangzhou in 1981, it seemed such a hard and dour place with everyone in Chairman Mao uniforms. Zaha Hadid chairmandourguangzhou Change image and share on social
When I first came to Hollywood, I could not break into movies. Fionnula Flanagan breakhollywoodmovie Change image and share on social
When I first came to Hollywood, I played about as many guys who save the day and get the girl as I played heavies. It's just that heavies are more interesting and last in people's minds. Powers Boothe daygirlguy Change image and share on social
When I first came to Hollywood, I used to dream of doing films and escaping television. Billy Campbell dreamescapefilm Change image and share on social
