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John Burnside Quotes

A man was defined, in my father's circles, by what he could bear, the pain he could shrug off, the warmth or comfort he could deny himself.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: writer
Nationality: scottish
Birth: March 19, 1955

Topics

Father Man Pain Comfort Bear Warmth

Africa the continent is not just what we see on the news. It's... not AIDS, and it's not just war and poverty. It's so much more. It's an abundant continent, and Botswana is an abundant place.

War Poverty Place News Africa See

You show up at high school, there's all these kids you don't know, and you're terrified that people will have some kind of wrong or unpleasant impression of you. You just don't want anything to ruin your public persona, because you actually have a public persona in high school.

School People High School You Wrong

Of course, it's no fun getting old and getting sick and dying; we all know that's coming, and it's a bore.

Fun Sick Getting Old Know Old Dying

I wrote 'Young Guns' on spec because I really believed that the young age of these guys historically, the whole legend of Billy dying at 21, would attract a young staple of stars, and that would be the game-changer.

Stars Age Legend Young Dying Guns

I get the headlines for being slick and different things like that - which is part of my game - but it's just amazing to me that a lot of times, the people don't see the other things that go on in that ring. But a lot of times, when my opponents figure it out, the fight is over. It's too late.

Fight People Amazing Me Game Late

Also, they don't understand - writing is language. The use of language. The language to create image, the language to create drama. It requires a skill of learning how to use language.

Learning Writing Language Create How

My best memories are because I was on teams I love - even going back to being a kid. Not just in the NBA.

Love Memories Best Back Kid Going

You're starting to see new record companies and business models taking shape, but it takes time.

Business Time You New Starting See

I am strongly of the opinion that chronology is very important. The great arc of time is what children are wired for.

Children Great Time I Am Opinion Am

The only difference between men and women in science is that the women have the babies. This makes it more difficult for women in science but should not be seen as a barrier, for it is merely another challenge to be overcome.

Rosalyn Sussman Yalow

Women Science Challenge Men Overcome

When I was 27, I felt old. I didn't feel healthy. I just wasn't taking care of my body, and I had a body that wanted me to take care of it.

Me Care Take Care Feel Body Healthy

I've discovered I love the vast landscape a series offers. I tend to write long anyway, so, it turns out, series gives me the perfect vehicle for writing 'large' stories.

Mary E. Pearson

Love Me Writing Landscape Perfect

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