I started a second novel seven times and I had to throw them away.
Amy Tan
Recitation: by Male by Female
With Frat House, at times I needed to make music that would reflect what these fraternity brothers might actually listen to, but still keep it within the realm of a score; it still had to lead the viewer through the scene, or just help create the mood.
Jim Coleman
MusicHelpHouseCreateMoodListen
It's easy to set a story anywhere if you get a good guidebook and get some basic street names, and some descriptions, but, for me, yes, I am indebted to my travels to India for several of the stories.
Jhumpa Lahiri
GoodI AmMeStoryEasyYou
To me, 'Warrior' was a real turning point - probably one of the greatest experiences I've ever had as an actor on set.
Joel Edgerton
MeWarriorActorRealPointSet
I still like George W. Bush. A lot.
Andrew Breitbart
StillLikeLotBushGeorge WGeorge
I don't really speak for anybody else's music, and I don't think I should, but I think the reason why people enjoy my music is because there's a level of honesty and transparency that people can connect and relate to.
Andy Mineo
MusicHonestyPeopleSpeakThink
My older sister was into grime, so she got me into it. When I was ten, I begged her to take me to my first house party, where there were decks and a mic. I ended up falling asleep standing up in the corner.
Stormzy
MeSisterHousePartySheFirst
I don't sign every check anymore, but I have my checks, my balances. I like the people I work with very much, but I check on them.
Trisha Yearwood
WorkPeopleCheckSignLikeChecks
When it comes to sitting down and composing, there is no hesitation, no concern, no critics breathing fire down my neck. For me, writing a song is the purest part of all. No one can mess with that.
Rufus Wainwright
FireMeWritingSongDownSitting
A wonderful quality about America is that we love redemption stories. We're quick to lash out and assign blame, but we also draw from deep reservoirs of forgiveness.
Judy Smith
LoveForgivenessQualityBlameDeep
Choose beliefs that serve your soul - choose beliefs that serve the grander dream of who you choose to be.
Joy Page
SoulYouChooseDreamServeBeliefs
I'm in a position to do exactly what I want. I travel quite a lot. I read prodigiously. I go to the theater, to concerts. London is a wonderful city to live in.
Diana Rigg
LiveTravelCityGoWantLondon
Ray Charles' revolutionary approach to music was also reflected in his politics and his deep and abiding commitment to Martin Luther King and the plight of African-Americans. Ray Charles may not have been on the front lines, but he put his money where his mouth was.
Diane Watson
MusicMoneyCommitmentPoliticsKing
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