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Shirley Jackson Quotes

I very much dislike writing about myself or my work, and when pressed for autobiographical material can only give a bare chronological outline which contains no pertinent facts.

Shirley Jackson

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: novelist
Nationality: american
Birth: December 14, 1919 - August 8, 1965

Topics

Work Myself Writing Facts Dislike

I got sober for good on December 7, 2008.

Jodie Sweetin

Good Sober December Got

I spend a lot on shoes, but my favourite shoes I've had for 16 years: a pair of black Michel Perry ankle boots with gold lining.

Anna Mouglalis

Shoes Gold Black Boots Years Ankle

Robin had always wanted to go solo, so when it happened I wasn't angry at all. I understood the situation. But Barry is so full of pride and couldn't understand why Robin had done it.

Maurice Gibb

Angry Pride Situation Go Done Why

Risk means everything from being honest about your faith, to moving, to quitting a job that's paying you a fortune but it's not what's in your heart. Risking things is one of the biggest fears we have.

John Tesh

Faith Heart Job Moving You Risk

My mother's father was a doctor, and she desperately wanted to be a doctor.

Ruth Reichl

Father Mother Doctor She Wanted

I'm very, very grateful for all the support I've had. It's been an amazing journey.

Michelle Carter

Journey Grateful Support Amazing Had

Lipstick is the most valuable weapon in a woman's make-up kit. It has the power to transform the appearance and mood of the person wearing it, and, at the same time, arouses the admiration of everybody else.

Monica Bellucci

Power Time Woman Appearance Lipstick

I felt more comfortable playing other people than being myself, when I was a kid. And then, the tables turned. Through my performances, I've become more comfortable with who I am, and then I just bring more of myself into the people that I play.

Jay Ryan

Myself I Am People Being Myself Play

Did Amy Winehouse have a hit single from 'Frank?' I love 'Frank,' but people didn't really pay attention to her until 'Back to Black.' So no, I haven't had a hit single. I personally am not bothered about that.

Jorja Smith

Love People Black Attention Back

I think it's time to do clean-up for a generation. I believe this is one of the movies that hits home for all colors and all races. Everybody I talk to, black or white, suburban, rich or poor, can relate to rejection, can relate to not having a father or a mother.

Derek Luke

Father Mother Home Time Colors Rich

My true dream, ever since I was a kid, was to play professional baseball. It's something that I worked my whole life for. But that didn't work out with the knee surgeries and whatnot.

Chris Lane

Life Work Baseball Dream Play True

My parents always asked me what I thought, listened to my opinions, articulated their diagnoses of our challenges at home and abroad, and shared their ideas for how to build a more equal and prosperous country. I always felt part of their call to serve and part of my father's journey.

Chelsea Clinton

Father Home Journey Parents Ideas