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Trudi Canavan Quotes

I have always been fascinated by the supernatural elements in stories, whether fairy tales, myths, film or literature.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: writer
Nationality: australian
Birth: October 23, 1969

Topics

Literature Always Fairy Film Been

People of color and women are increasingly being shown on-screen. For things to be whitewashed just doesn't make sense.

Women People Color Things Sense

When you explore a scene, the most important thing is who to cast.

You Important Explore Cast Who Most

My entire life, socially, was all around the Maggie era. That was the great challenge as a Sex Pistol was how to deal with Margaret Thatcher. I think we did rather good.

Life Good Great Challenge Think Sex

There are examples of ex-presidents speaking out. Jimmy Carter has not held back on a variety of issues. Harry Truman didn't.

Back Out Variety Speaking Issues

Actual human discourse happens within a number of contexts, not in some sort of unified public forum.

Human Discourse Within Happens Some

Trade means jobs, but trade also means security. The time has come for all of us to urge the swift adoption of the Trans Pacific Partnership.

Time Partnership Security Trade Us

I have a great work ethic because I've watched my parents work super hard.

Work Great Parents Work Ethic Hard

I was shooting a mini-series for Sundance/BBC, called 'Top of the Lake,' that was shot by Jane Campion, who's a beautiful native New Zealander and famous film director. The role I was playing was very intense, and they shaved half my hair off. So, I looked like this post-apocalyptic character.

Character Beautiful Hair Famous Lake

The idea of suicide is of a very set narrative, as if killing yourself is a definitive statement. But it can be just as meaningless as throwing a stone in a river.

Yourself River Suicide Stone Just

The oldest of the arts and the youngest of the professions.

Arts Youngest Oldest Professions

I get the impression the English kings were witty, for some reason. I feel like all you had was your wit.

Feel You Kings Witty Wit Reason

There's a lot of optimism in changing scenery, in seeing what's down the road.

Optimism Road Scenery Seeing Down

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