No one's policing their own minds more than an author. You spend a lot of time in your own head analysing what you think about things, and a philosophy comes. Terry Pratchett analyseauthorhead Change image and share on social
You can invest in companies, you can help grow companies, you can be a venture capitalist - and be a philanthropist at the same time. Pierre Omidyar capitalistcompanygrow Change image and share on social
I think if you spend much time dwelling on influence you can get self-conscious about every line you write. That's a great way to freeze up. Ben Fountain consciousdwellfreeze Change image and share on social
No, we are not anti-white. But we don't have time for the white man. The white man is on top already, the white man is the boss already... He has first-class citizenship already. So you are wasting your time talking to the white man. We are working on our own people. Malcolm X antiboscitizenship share on social
I am very scared of being outside my home for long periods of time. Daniel Johns homelongperiod Change image and share on social
Pre-preproduction is the tenuous time before a project is greenlit; before the studio commits to spending real money. This is the most vulnerable period for any film because it's the time when your project is most likely to be put into turnaround. That's film-speak for killed off. Peter Jackson commitfilmgreenlit share on social
I retire every time I'm done with a movie. Then I go back. You know, I enjoy sleep. But I love to work; it's fun for me. As long as it continues to be fun, and I'm tolerated by the people around me, I will do it. Harrison Ford backcontinueenjoy share on social
It took 35 years, but the time was well spent and I think I have established a good stake in the future. Johnny Olson establishfuturegood Change image and share on social
After a while, you just don't do things you don't wanna do - that's the great freedom you get, the older you get. You learn what to do and what not to do, and what will be a waste of time and what won't be a waste of time. Nick Cave freedomgreatlearn share on social
I'm not sure I have a natural gift. I think it's just that some people have an easier time expressing their emotions, maybe because of the way they've been raised, and I've always been expressive. Thomas Horn easyemotionexpress Change image and share on social
