Anna Deavere Smith Quotes

The American idea is as promising, imaginative, and full of the unexpected as the land itself. The land represents freedom - the frontier, the ability to make a new future with your own bare hands.

Anna Deavere Smith

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: actress
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: September 18, 1950

Topics

FutureFreedomAmericanHandsNew

All my Latino side is from the Bronx.

Jimmy Smits

LatinoSideBronx

They say pregnancies can differ depending on whether you're carrying a girl or boy, so for me, I think having a little boy is definitely easier on my body - or I'm just better prepared!

Jessie James Decker

GirlMeThinkBetterYouBody

In real life, people are constantly saying one thing and doing another, but if you write your characters that way, the story becomes too hard to follow.

Jessica Cutler

LifePeopleSayingStoryDoingYou

I am thoroughly enjoying spending the majority of my time with entrepreneurs. I find that their enthusiasm, dedication, willingness to take huge risks and desire to make a dramatic impact quite inspiring.

Maynard Webb

TimeDedicationI AmRisksImpact

There are two kinds of stones, as everyone knows, one of which rolls.

Amelia Earhart

TwoEveryoneKindsStonesKnows

My life is pretty hectic, but I'm really into it.

Simon Baker

LifeMy LifePrettyHecticReally

Spending time with the military certainly lends itself to some remarkable experiences, and I've been privileged to have had my share.

Simon Sinek

TimeSpending TimeMilitaryShare

There was a story saying I didn't like contemporary comedians, but it's completely untrue - a lot of them are very dear friends of mine.

Ronnie Corbett

SayingStoryFriendsComediansMine

I think that if you are a serious writer, you are almost obligated to provide the intelligent average reader with something that they can relate to and care about. If you are writing only for a tiny elite, then that surely should sound alarm bells.

Michel Faber

WritingThinkCareYouSerious

There's always a mix of generations in the national team. You have to bring the best players you think will help you win matches.

Julen Lopetegui

BestTeamWinThinkHelpYou

I've learned through my own relationship with God that He's not expecting me to be perfect; He wants me to do my best to be in His will and take steps of faith as He leads me, through His Word and the promptings He speaks to my heart.

Joyce Meyer

GodFaithRelationshipHeartBest

I've told myself I have a chance to make history, and that's my focus.

Jordan Spieth

HistoryMyselfFocusChanceMake

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