The first thing you have to understand is that I was not desperate to be a writer. I was never a closet writer filing away notes in a cupboard. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes closet cupboard desperate
It is in the genes of cities to bounce back from disasters - whether natural or man made. The denizens of suburbia have no choice but to survive and move on. But it is the manner in which different cities respond to emergencies that sets them apart. Vikas Swarup backbouncechoice share on social
Knowledge is not just the preserve of the educated elite. Just because someone has not had a formal education, that does not mean he does not have wisdom and common sense. Vikas Swarup commoneducateeducation Change image and share on social
Mumbai may not be my city. But it is my kind of city. Vikas Swarup citykindmumbai Change image and share on social
I know exactly what it's like to not have a penny. I know exactly what it's like trying to get a job. I know exactly what it's like having bloody one tin of Ambrosia left in the cupboard. But I know I can survive. Imelda May ambrosiabloodycupboard share on social
I truly believe that fundamentalism stems from unemployment. A man without a job is desperate; he doesn't want to live anyway. Stef Wertheimer desperatefundamentalismjob Change image and share on social
I don't think fashion has to change every five minutes. I'd like these to be clothes you can wear for a long time - ten, 20 years; pass on to your daughter. Why buy vintage when you can open your own closet! Tom Ford buychangecloset share on social