John Updike Quotes

When I write, I aim in my mind not toward New York but toward a vague spot a little to the east of Kansas.

John Updike

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: March 18, 1932 - January 27, 2009

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The cancer I had is not at all equal to other people's cancer. I've never had to have chemotherapy; I haven't had to have a mastectomy.

Jennifer Grey

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I'm constantly snatching my books out of the hands of precocious ten-year-olds who are simply too young to read them, despite parents insisting that dear Octavia has a reading age of 28. I remember trying to read 'In Cold Blood' at the age of twelve, and realising that just because you can read book doesn't mean you should.

Meg Rosoff

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I ended up an actor, did my first professional union gig in 1974, and I've been doing it ever since.

Michael Ironside

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The fruits of science and innovation have nourished our society and economy for years, but nations unable to navigate our regulatory system are often excluded, as are vulnerable individuals.

John Sulston

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It wouldn't be 'True Blood' if somebody didn't die.

Rutina Wesley

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Every day is sort of a jigsaw puzzle. You have to make sure that you're putting the most important things first.

Julia Hartz

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I want a nice picture book with 12 pictures - I do my best with that format.

Dick Bruna

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I think the fact that I was raised in show business, in New York City, in the '50s, that's affected my personality to the point that I'm a little different.

Christopher Walken

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Mr. Trump is actually going to accomplish something, and that's why Mr. Trump's campaign has caught on like wildfire across the country and we see these huge crowds that come out.

Corey Lewandowski

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Nowadays, we have to break the molds to what it means to be a model in 2016.

Coco Rocha

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I've kind of got a rebellious bone. I think I came out of the womb like that.

Brantley Gilbert

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You seem in England to be entirely ignorant of the temper of our people.

Peter Oliver

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