Rumer Godden Quotes

For a dyed-in-the-wool author, nothing is as dead as a book once it is written. She is rather like a cat whose kittens have grown up.

Rumer Godden

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: December 10, 1907 - 1998

Topics

BookNothingDeadSheCatUp

I started by hacking around the back yard in Richmond.

Jennifer Wyatt

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A great memory does not make a mind, any more than a dictionary is a piece of literature.

John Henry Newman

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If there are going to be people out there making war on other people, don't you think it's a good idea for some of those people to at least follow a code of ethics? Not 'honor' but something you can pin down and be sure of, something with the same rules for everybody.

Mercedes Lackey

GoodWarEthicsPeopleThinkHonor

I would love to make video games.

Spike Jonze

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When I was younger, I would eat everything.

Summer Sanders

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I'm very easily influenced, and I'm also a quick study, so I think when I decided I wanted to write pop songs, I literally just listened to pop radio for six months to get a feel for it and understand it.

Sia

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I like the way you can circumvent the media gatekeepers and go right to the people. That's my favorite thing about Twitter.

Rob Lowe

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I have been recognized from 'Mad Men,' and it's so cool when that happens because I am so proud to be a part of the show.

Jay R. Ferguson

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Film people can be quite ruthless and tough. I think it's because the industry is filled with talented, driven people chasing nowhere near enough work.

Jon Ronson

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My father was a Democrat.

Johnny Van Zant

FatherDemocrat

When a character does something appalling but you still want to root for them, I find that the most exciting challenge to play, if you can pull it off. You're not supposed to like it, but you can't help it.

David Walton

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It doesn't come easily to me, comedy. It's definitely not my strong suit. I'm probably more suited for drama and dramatic roles, but I certainly would love to be in quirky and fun movies.

Ari Millen

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