Mira Nair Quotes

I grew up in a small town in India, but through books I knew the world.

Mira Nair

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: director
  • Nationality: indian
  • Birth: October 15, 1957

Topics

WorldSmallSmall TownIndiaUp

The only thing about sports is making sure you don't read the papers too often.

Jerry Reinsdorf

SportsYouSureOnlyReadMaking

The United States has been a global power since late in the 19th century.

Robert M. Gates

PowerLateUnitedGlobalBeenSince

Unfortunately, the real focus in this country has not been on the rest of the world. It's been on our own issues and our own problems. Fair enough. But it means that our simple hopes that everything will just work out abroad aren't really coming to pass.

Jeffrey Sachs

WorkFocusSimpleWorldRestEnough

I always loved working in comedy.

Robert Duncan McNeill

LovedComedyAlwaysWorking

The best in business have boundless curiosity and open minds.

Robin S. Sharma

BusinessBestCuriosityMindsOpen

I have the soul of a singer and do splendidly in the shower but the world will never hear it. Basically, I'm the only Irish person who can't carry a tune.

Roma Downey

SoulWorldPersonWillNeverSinger

Storytelling is an ancient and honorable act. An essential role to play in the community or tribe. It's one that I embrace wholeheartedly and have been fortunate enough to be rewarded for.

Russell Banks

CommunityEnoughPlayStorytelling

While I have supported marriage equality since my days as a state senator over a decade ago, I have since conducted an extensive legal analysis that has only emboldened my support as attorney general.

Lisa Madigan

MarriageSupportEqualityLegalOver

There are people who are always anticipating trouble, and in this way they manage to enjoy many sorrows that never really happen to them.

Josh Billings

PeopleEnjoyTroubleWayNeverWho

My family thought it was insanity for me to go into the theater rather than to get an education.

Clarice Taylor

FamilyEducationMeThoughtInsanity

It was Dr. King's tireless activism that fostered our modern way of relating to one another.

Wynton Marsalis

KingWayActivismModernOurDr

I don't like long jokes. I like stories rather than setup punchlines.

Sebastian Maniscalco

LongJokesLikeRatherStoriesThan

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