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John le Carre Quotes

Every writer knows he is spurious; every fiction writer would rather be credible than authentic.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: writer
Nationality: english
Birth: October 19, 1931

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Fiction Would Authentic Rather Knows

I will say you could always look at 'Looney Tunes' and learn about writing. I think you can learn a lot about the beats of comedy. I think you can find out about awkward pauses, because I think they did those well.

Writing Think Learn Comedy You Look

I don't believe in the meteoric culture of anxiety, generally. Obviously, some people have it, some people are crippled by it, but most of the novelists I've ever known are in love with influence. They thrive on it.

Love Culture People Believe Anxiety

Some moments it feels longer, other moments it feels like it's flown by; you can't believe you've done it all that time... Overall, you have a strong sense for the full spectrum that you've sort of traveled.

Time Believe Strong Moments You

Quitting is the easiest thing to do.

Robert Kiyosaki

Quitting Easiest Thing Thing Easiest

You think the weather is weird now? Just wait. A new MIT study, just published in a peer-reviewed journal, projects that the Earth could see warming of more than 9 degrees F by 2100 - more than twice earlier projections.

Weather Wait Think Weird You Earth

With 'Vikings,' I had the task of making these people interesting and, to a point, sympathetic.

People Interesting Task Point Making

I would like you to consider the difference in the time from 1963 to date. The FBI, at that time, was headed by Mr. Hoover who had been appointed Director continuously. He had, I would say, a good reputation.

John Sherman Cooper

Good Time Reputation You Say FBI

Republicans need to speak up, and people need to know that not all Republicans are represented by the hostile, vile voice of Donald Trump.

People Voice Speak Donald Trump Know

Hollywood's a mecca, but it's not the final answer. You pick up a camera anyplace in the world, you can make a movie.

World Camera You Hollywood Up Final

The trouble with travelling back later on is that you can never repeat the same experience.

Experience Travel You Back Trouble

The chemistry at a table is so important. You must start with a carefully balanced mix of personalities. If the balance is off, and the stakes are too big for some of the players, it kills the game. Too small, and everybody gets bored.

Balance Small Start Game You Table

Christianity and Islam are today the most numerous and fastest growing religions globally. Together they encompass more than half of humanity. Consequence: both are here to stay.

Today Together Humanity Growing More

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