Well - I started writing - probably in the early 60s and by say '65-'66 I had read most of the poetry that had been published - certainly in the 20 years prior to that.

The most hazardous part of our expedition to Africa was crossing Piccadilly Circus... view

By: Joseph Thomson

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France, famed in all great arts, in none supreme... view

By: Matthew Arnold

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Well, obviously, as soon as I'd finished the script I read a lot of books on Winston Churchill, and started to gain weight and really prepare emotionally, mentally and physically for the role... view

By: Christian Slater

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No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit... view

By: Helen Keller

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I tried to start a theatre in LA and failed miserably, but I was probably not meant to raise money... view

By: Beth Henley

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If you wish to strengthen your confidence in God still more, often recall the loving way in which He has acted toward you, and how mercifully He has tried to bring you out of your sinful life, to break your attachment to the things of earth and draw you to His love... view

By: Alphonsus Liguori

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You don't have a very motivated working class, it starts to affect the dynamics of the economy. If workers are disenchanted and disenfranchised, productivity losses will go along with that... view

By: James Sinegal

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I was 12 when I started playing guitar with my brothers... view

By: Tom Chapin

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I believe only in art and failure... view

By: Jane Rule

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It is always with excitement that I wake up in the morning wondering what my intuition will toss up to me, like gifts from the sea. I work with it and rely on it. It's my partner... view

By: Jonas Salk

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Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey cage... view

By: H. L. Mencken

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The best part is still ahead of me - I haven't experienced my 'good old days' yet... view

By: Luther Vandross

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