Jill McCorkle Quotes

You want to feel that your reader does identify with the characters so that there's a real entry into the story - that some quality speaks to the individual.

Jill McCorkle

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'Compromise' isn't supposed to be a dirty word. It is, in fact, how representative democracy works.

Joe Kennedy III

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When you have tough times, and when you learn you can't be perfect in every situation, it's hard to accept, you know, because I still do expect that. But you just have to, because, you know, it's not about the situation. It's how you deal with it. You always have a choice.

Ana Ivanovic

Tough TimesToughLearnYouChoice

For a century, women have binged on romance novels that encouraged them to associate intimidation with infatuation; it's no wonder that this emotional hangover still lingers.

Stephanie Coontz

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The Jesus of the Scripture transcends all nations and calls all nations into judgment.

Tony Campolo

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In my twenties, I was obsessed with what other people thought of me. In my thirties, it's about my children, my husband, my work. In my forties, it's going to be about me, and I shan't care what anyone else thinks. I can't wait!

Jasmine Guinness

WorkChildrenPeopleMeWaitCare

Sometimes labeling is only useful, like with OCD. Once you're labeled you can be treated. On other occasions labeling leads to tyranny, like with childhood bipolar disorder in the U.S.

Jon Ronson

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Being really likeable all the time is just not real life, so it's your duty to make a well-rounded character.

Claire Foy

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My goal is to embrace the people, the 'natural resources' of Israel, and to build businesses with the creative Israelis.

Ashton Kutcher

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My goal is: I'm not trying to be snobby, but my clothes are not for everyone, not for every Hollywood celebrity. There is a designer for everyone, and a celebrity for every designer.

Prabal Gurung

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Former President Bill Clinton, who is widely regarded as a political mastermind, may have sounded like a traditional liberal at the beginning of his term in office. But what ultimately defined his presidency was his amazing pliability on matters of principle.

Thomas Frank

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Self-belief? My parents gave it to me.

Tippi Hedren

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The first film I can remember seeing on TV was 'The Brides of Dracula.' I was instantly hooked.

Mark Gatiss

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