When I was young, I just sat down and started playing Chopsticks at the piano. I got so far and then lost interest. Eventually, I regained it and started writing songs. Otis Blackwell chopstickeventuallyinterest Change image and share on social
When I was young, I kept a diary for about 10 years and I had to write in it every day. Even on days when nothing seemed to happen, I made myself think of something to put in it. Jonathan Stroud daydiaryhappen Change image and share on social
When I was young, I kept trying to read 'Moby-Dick', and I couldn't get that far into it. And I kept thinking, 'Well, man, if I can't read the great American novel, I could never be a writer.' And this bothered me a great deal. Nick Tosches americanbotherdeal share on social
When I was young, I kissed my first woman and smoked my first cigarette on the same day. Believe me, never since have I wasted any more time on tobacco. Arturo Toscanini cigarettedaykiss Change image and share on social
When I was young I knew I was deaf. I couldn't accept it. Marlee Matlin acceptdeafknow Change image and share on social
When I was young, I knew William Burroughs really well. And William's secret desire, which he never quite did, was to write a straightforward detective novel. Patti Smith burroughsdesiredetective Change image and share on social
When I was young, I learned very early on that I could make my mother laugh. And that was one of the greatest sounds I ever heard. Kevin Spacey earlygreathear Change image and share on social
When I was young, I liked to be acknowledged in class by little gestures such as a small red star for doing something good. Now that I'm older, I still want to be acknowledged for good work. Chen Guangbiao acknowledgeclassgesture Change image and share on social
When I was young, I lived like an old woman, and when I got old, I had to live like a young person. Diane von Furstenberg livepersonwoman Change image and share on social
