Joyce Carol Oates Quotes

I've always been interested in writing about people, including young children who are not able to speak for themselves. As in my novel 'Black Water,' I provide a voice for someone who has died and can't speak for herself.

Joyce Carol Oates

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Riesling? It smells like an intensive care ward.

Jim Harrison

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An actor has to be very, very careful, as one of the most wonderful props - and actors love props - is a cigarette. There's so much to do with it: you can bring it up to your face, play with the smoke. It's just the greatest - ever since I was 16 and in acting school in England, I've been playing around with cigarettes.

Melissa Leo

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My children haven't even seen most of my movies.

Andie MacDowell

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When I see things through my eyes, I don't want to ever just be really negative towards someone's performance. There are many ways to skin a cat. Sometimes I watch the guys, and they're doing different things than I would have done, but I don't ever want to be too critical.

Stone Cold Steve Austin

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Generally, Senate races are not a referendum on the president or on any one issue but a choice between the two candidates on the ballot.

Donna Brazile

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It's embarrassing that we're in the 21st century and we don't even know what makes gravity work. I'm getting older and thinking maybe I should tackle more than the mundane. I may fail, but at least I will have tried.

Woody Norris

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My favourite movie of all-time is 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.' I love Kate Winslet.

Alia Bhatt

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In the world of online invitations, nothing is sacred. People will invite all 500 of their 'closest' friends to their birthday party - and 485 of those people will RSVP 'yes' without intending to show up.

Susannah Cahalan

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When you are enthusiastic about what you do, you feel this positive energy. It's very simple.

Paulo Coelho

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My only foray into anything stock-market-related was in my eighth grade social studies class. I have steered clear ever since.

Rich Sommer

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I wish I had more hair on my head. Maybe if I sprinkled fertilizer on it, it would grow.

Kylie Bax

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I just keep fighting and try to be the last one standing.

Li Na

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