John Crowley Quotes

But I'm very happy to work within tight parameters, and when you know you have an actor for two days, and you have to get that work done in two days, that focuses the mind wonderfully.

John Crowley

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: December 1, 1942

Topics

WorkHappyMindYouKnowDone

I feel like my mum is in heaven sharing a cup of tea with Lady Fate and plotting my life out like a chess game.

Jenny Frost

LifeTeaGameFateFeelMy Life

Students follow rules. Students complete assignments. The job of students - in part, at least - is to please their teachers. Now, I realize I may be exaggerating a little here, but basically I think I'm right: students do what they're told.

Jeffrey Toobin

JobThinkRulesNowTeachersFollow

I'm concerned about my children being so much in the media.

Sridevi

ChildrenMediaBeingConcernedMuch

The mystique associated with the bomb, the role that scientists played in it, and its general importance could not fail to impress even a six-year old.

Sidney Altman

ImpressOldFailRoleEvenGeneral

I grew up in what you might call a relentlessly creative household. We were given art supplies, music supplies... Our mother knew enough to get us started and then stand back and not meddle. My parents never said to us, 'Don't you think you'll need something to fall back on?' They acted as though creativity was completely normal.

Julia Cameron

MotherMusicArtCreativityCreative

I love deejaying, of course; that's where my heart and my passion is.

Little Louie Vega

LovePassionHeartWhereCourse

As athletes, we love to say, 'Just one more; I'm going to figure it out on this next one.' It's tough to pull back the reins and do what is smart physically, listening to your body and always ending a workout or session feeling like I could have done more.

Ashton Eaton

LoveSmartListeningEndingTough

If you've been hit, if you've been put down, if you've lost, that next time you come out, you have to make a testament: you have to make a demonstration, a showing, that it's not going to happen again.

Tim Kennedy

TimeYouDownLostHappenOut

The only way I could get comfortable around people was to make them laugh. I was an obedient girl, and humor was my one form of rebellion. I used comedy to deflect. Like, 'Hey, check out my zit!' - you know, making fun of yourself before someone else has a chance to.

Tina Fey

GirlHumorYourselfFunPeopleYou

I'm very definitely a woman and I enjoy it.

Marilyn Monroe

WomanEnjoyVeryDefinitely

When you're shooting, there's terrible pressure, and you never switch off. Every day is like the day before an exam; it's relentless.

Lenny Abrahamson

DayPressureYouEvery DayNever

I think no matter what kind of music you play, there will be moments when you feel like it's all been done before.

Kerry King

MusicThinkFeelMomentsYouPlay

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