I have no problem selling books to media franchises and we do it all the time. The author must understand that he/she is a writer for hire and has no control over copyright or over editorial changes made to the text. Richard Curtis authorbookcontrol share on social
People tell me all the time that I look forbidding or aloof. That doesn't bother me much - I am fairly private, withdrawn, and... distant, I guess. But, um, I think that's okay. Ric Ocasek aloofbotherdistant Change image and share on social
I want to give my respect, glory and time to the Bible - to the word of God - just as I want to give my respect and time to my work. Mariano Rivera biblegiveglory Change image and share on social
When you love what you do, you just really fall in love with it. Sometimes you record a lot more songs than the album will even hold. You record like 300 songs and only 12 songs go on the album. It takes time. But if you love what you do, it works out. Jacob Latimore albumfallhold share on social
I get writer's block all the time. The only way I can write what I consider to be good lyrics is to put myself through the mill. Bernard Sumner blockgoodlyric Change image and share on social
Even though it's tiring, I'm having the time of my life. Big Sean lifetimetire Change image and share on social
Mental prayer in my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us. The important thing is not to think much but to love much and so do that which best stirs you to love. Love is not great delight but desire to please God in everything. Saint Teresa of Avila delightdesirefrequently share on social
We don't tell New Zealanders we can stop the global recession, because we can't. What we do tell them is we can use this time to transform the economy to make us stronger so that when the world starts growing again we can be running faster than other countries we compete with. John Key competecountryeconomy share on social
Due to my work, I tend to stay in hotels a lot of the time, and I generally prefer smaller hotels, as you tend to get better service than in the larger hotels. Jools Holland duegenerallyhotel Change image and share on social
When I first set up my big band, I only had Gilson Lavis, the drummer from Squeeze, with me. He was the core element. Whenever a group hits the big time, they always get a new drummer because they really need that. You can make do with rubbish elsewhere. Jools Holland bandbigcore share on social