David Sedaris Quotes

I started writing one afternoon when I was twenty, and ever since then I have written every day. At first I had to force myself. Then it became part of my identity, and I did it without thinking.

David Sedaris

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: December 26, 1956

Topics

MyselfDayIdentityWritingThinking

All I'm about is winning.

Jimmy Graham

WinningAbout

Shale is one answer to the U.K.'s energy problem, and it has obviously worked extraordinarily well in America.

Jim Ratcliffe

EnergyAmericaProblemAnswerWell

I'm just back in line with every other actor looking for a job right now and keeping my fingers crossed.

Joe Lando

JobLookingBackNowActorRight

I don't have the passion for acting that actors might have.

Jemima Kirke

PassionActingMight

I daresay one good concert justifies a week of satisfaction at home.

Robert Plant

GoodHomeWeekSatisfactionConcert

The Republic is open and tolerant but also knows how and when to be firm and make its values respected.

Jean-Pierre Raffarin

ValuesOpenFirmRepublicKnowsHow

As a writer, it's important to stay true to your story without giving a hoot about publishers, critics and readers. You should do your karma as an author the way you want to, and rest is up to God.

Amish Tripathi

GodRestStoryGivingKarmaYou

My father instilled in me to take care of my family. Show up even when you don't want to show up.

Steve Harvey

FamilyFatherMeCareTake CareYou

I think serving your government is the greatest thing in the world.

Alphonso Jackson

GovernmentWorldThinkServingYour

I get 'The New Yorker,' and I'm usually about three issues behind. But I do catch up. The problem is that it always seems like homework, but then you start reading it and go, 'Why am I not doing this all the time? These are such great stories!' But, yeah, that stack gets so big and dense.

Jason Jones

GreatTimeStartReadingProblem

The magic, that's what keeps you playing. That's what never wears off.

Johnny Gimble

MagicYouNeverPlayingOffKeeps

Some actors want to keep riding the horse that made them famous, but it's not interesting to me. I like to turn an archetype on its head.

Bobby Cannavale

MeFamousInterestingHorseWant

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