Every time I write a new novel about something sombre and sobering and terrible I think, 'oh Lord, they're not going to want to go here'. But they do. Readers of fiction read, I think, for a deeper embrace of the world, of reality. And that's brave. Barbara Kingsolver bravedeepembrace share on social
There is no need to be longwinded as a pastor, but there is a difference between being longwinded and preaching for a long time. Preachers should be conscious of time because God does everything in decency and order; nonetheless, God's word is not on the clock! Monica Johnson clockconsciousdecency share on social
In L.A., it's easy to get wrapped up in this young Hollywood mess. You feel like you have to go out every night. You have to realize that you're here to work. I didn't move out here to party all the time. Taylor Spreitler easyfeelhollywood share on social
It's just that back then we didn't know that was considered being a coproducer. I would sit on the side and say what I wanted musically, but at the time we thought if you aren't the one playing it, you don't get the credit. Now you'll start seeing my name listed as producer. Missy Elliott backconsidercoproducer share on social
I can remember exactly where I was when I saw 'The Matrix' for the first time. Miguel Angel Silvestre matrixremembertime Change image and share on social
When I'm composing a scene for the first time, I try to imitate my character. The less critical distance the better - particularly when they're acting badly. Jonathan Dee actbadlycharacter Change image and share on social
Most Pakistani politics is conducted within a narrow spectrum. Politicians spend much time debating the best ways to fight India, or take Kashmir, or dominate Afghanistan, or punish the United States for its real and imagined sins. Stephen Kinzer afghanistanconductdebate share on social
Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come - even if it came in a - living room - or to someone - with a humble living. Stefan Hell humbleidealive Change image and share on social
I live in London, and I spend a lot of time in England and have a lot of British friends. Stanley Tucci britishenglandfriend Change image and share on social
When we had free time in the Olympic Village, we got massages and rested while watching Netflix. Simone Biles freemassagenetflix Change image and share on social