If you're a baby about the media, as I was, you can't imagine what it's like when the great approval machine shines its beam on you, when every time you cross the street someone comes out of a manhole to talk about your haircut. Ali MacGraw approvalbabybeam share on social
I'm definitely very interested in doing female narrators that aren't typically feminine or emotional or soft - especially teenage girls - because I have such a hard time relating to so many of them that I read. They feel psychologically cuter to me than I ever was. Andrea Seigel cuteemotionalfeel share on social
I was a solipsist and a narcissist and much too arrogant. I have a lot more compassion now, but it took a long time. Andrew Sarris arrogantcompassionlong Change image and share on social
It is easy to replace man, and it will take no great time, when Nature has lapsed, to replace Nature. Alice Meynell easygreatlapse Change image and share on social
Since 9/11, the Justice Department has been widely criticized for one particular tactic it uses in fighting the War on Terror: it detains suspicious persons for long periods of time and puts them under heavy questioning before they are ever even charged with a crime. Annie Jacobsen chargecrimecriticize share on social
Mostly, I avoid worrying since the time spent doing it could be spent more constructively. Adora Svitak avoidconstructivelyspend Change image and share on social
I can never tell ahead of time which book will give me trouble - some balk every step of the way, others seem to write themselves - but certainly the mechanics of writing, finding the time and the psychic space, are easier now that my children are grown. Anne Tyler aheadbalkbook share on social
Many newly public companies are able to post a year or two of strong sales growth off a small base, but their growth almost always slows over time, thanks to what investment professionals call 'the law of large numbers.' Alex Berenson basecallcompany share on social
I really like being on set when you've all moved on a job because it makes you bond very quickly. You're all out of your time and comfort zone, so you kind of only have each other. Anna Popplewell bondcomforthave Change image and share on social
Imagine the first time you are about to rap in a studio and you find yourself in a booth with Redman and KRS! Angie Martinez boothfindimagine Change image and share on social