John Wanamaker Quotes

People who cannot find time for recreation are obliged sooner or later to find time for illness.

John Wanamaker

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: businessman
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: July 11, 1838 - December 12, 1922

Topics

TimePeopleFindRecreationIllness

I'm not a new-agey person, but narrative is ancient and wise and generous.

Jim Crace

WisePersonNarrativeAncient

Every movie changes you. The process of making a film changes you.

Jodie Foster

ProcessYouChangesFilmMovie

What's the shelf life of a 1931 movie? If it still exists, there will always be film buffs and a niche audience who will want to see it. But in terms of people even understanding in common usage, some of the words we use to describe these movies, I don't know how long that's going to last.

Joe Dante

LifeWordsPeopleUnderstandingLong

Higher asset prices increase wealth and, with a lag, induce higher spending.

Jerome Powell

WealthAssetPricesHigherLag

Ever since grammar school, I knew I wanted to be famous - I always wanted to be a singer.

Jennifer Hudson

SchoolFamousGrammarAlwaysSinger

I spend a lot of time outlining before I write the first word.

John Grisham

TimeWriteFirstWordBeforeSpend

I returned from my last L.A. visit to find myself tipping the scales like Homer Simpson when he tries to gain enough weight to qualify as disabled to be allowed to work from home. All I was missing was his kaftan and Fat Guy Hat. So, I decided it was time to diet.

John Niven

WorkHomeTimeMyselfHatFat

I'm not as snarky as I used to be.

Stacy London

Used

Stunt performing is a highly structured career path - you have to gain qualifications in six different sports to a high standard. It takes four or five years and costs at least £20,000; a black belt in a martial art from scratch costs a fortune.

Steve Truglia

SportsPathArtBlackYouCareer

Television and I grew up together.

Roger Ailes

TogetherTelevisionUpGrew

I don't know any jokes, which is embarrassing. I wish I did.

Marty Feldman

WishKnowI WishJokesEmbarrassing

I have run a general election campaign pregnant and ran Ed Miliband's leadership campaign commuting to London with a new baby so I already have my system set up.

Lucy Powell

LeadershipBabyElectionNewRunUp

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