Tomi Adeyemi Quotes

I had a lot of different reasons for writing the book, but at its core was the desire to write for black teenage girls growing up reading books they were absent from. That was my experience as a child. 'Children of Blood and Bone' is a chance to address that. To say you are seen.

Tomi Adeyemi

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ChildrenExperienceChildGrowing Up

I was in and out of comas until I was nine and I would lose entire days and weeks. The novelty of being able to really do stuff hasn't worn off - I still feel like I'm making up for lost time.

Jim Davis

TimeFeelLoseLostOutDays

I'm a movie fanatic. I watch probably four movies a day - not because I'm a lunatic, but because I just love movies.

Jermaine Fowler

LoveDayMoviesWatchJustFour

I think we've got outstanding teaching in Michigan classrooms.

John Engler

ThinkGotMichiganOutstanding

I don't think I'll be remembered in a big Michael Jackson, Led Zeppelin way. I think I'll be remembered in this way: by the people who were there, who can't capture or explain it. I'm not trying to brag or anything. It's not about me. It's about facilitating a good time for everyone.

Skrillex

GoodTimePeopleMeThinkTrying

There is no detachment where there is no pain. And there is no pain endured without hatred or lying unless detachment is present too.

Simone Weil

PainPresentLyingHatredWithout

I love my job, and I love books. I read anything, including cereal boxes. I care deeply about what people think of my books, and I memorize my reviews. I love to hear from my readers.

Lisa Scottoline

LoveJobPeopleThinkCareAnything

I think the novel is not so much a literary genre, but a literary space, like a sea that is filled by many rivers. The novel receives streams of science, philosophy, poetry and contains all of these; it's not simply telling a story.

Jose Saramago

SeaSciencePoetrySpaceThinkLike

People don't realize I make records eight or nine months before they come out. I'm directing the videos; I have a lot of work to do. I'm very involved in all that stuff creatively.

Jon Bellion

WorkPeopleRealizeOutVideosCome

It's great to be recognized when I'm looking for a table at a crowded restaurant, but I still don't put it to best use. I'm such a lump. I won't cut the line. It's my Catholic guilt. I gotta get used to it.

Christopher Meloni

GreatBestLookingRestaurantGuilt

Quite honestly, I live in California in the off season. Going off to Green Bay is just like two different walks of life - I hunt, fish, practice with firearms. Back in California, it's spend time at the beach, go to the movies.

Clay Matthews III

LifeLiveTimeBeachPracticeGreen

This is a marathon in life. You can't be sprinting all the time or else you wear yourself out. You have to make sure you're taking care of yourself, keeping yourself grounded and not letting every little thing get you worked up.

Brian Moynihan

LifeTimeYourselfCareYouOut

When men think much, they can rarely decide.

Anthony Trollope

MenThinkDecideMuchRarely

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