China Mieville Quotes

In the field of fantastic fiction, the question of world-building is not uncontroversial. But I grew up with 'Dungeons and Dragons,' so that whole world-building thing is very close to my heart.

China Mieville

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: September 6, 1972

Topics

HeartQuestionUpFictionDragons

I really write for people.

John Eaton

PeopleWriteReally

We of course will say we claim sovereignty of Judea, Samaria and the Gaza district. Others will come, and they will say we claim sovereignty. What can be the outcome?

Menachem Begin

SayWillOthersSovereigntyClaim

The best Chipotle restaurant managers get the title 'restaurateur' and a $10,000 bonus for each person they hire who starts as crew and goes on to become a manager.

Steve Ells

BestRestaurantPersonManagerHire

I never really had any grand aspirations of mainstream country success because I know what that entails, and I'd probably be too much trouble for people to work with. If I can just reach the point where I can get 200 or 300 people in small clubs and I'm carving out enough money to pay my bills, then I'm the happiest guy I know.

Sturgill Simpson

WorkSuccessMoneyPeopleSmall

When I finally retire, I just want to go away so no one has to listen to me.

Steve Martin

MeGoWantListenRetireJust

The father is always a Republican toward his son, and his mother's always a Democrat.

Robert Frost

FatherMotherSonRepublicanAlways

I don't think the roles that I'm necessarily known for in this country are my best work, or even anywhere near it. I didn't think I was great in 'Arcadia.' I think it's a great part and a great play and had a lot of attention.

Rufus Sewell

WorkGreatBestThinkAttention

I always go for that live, honest feel when I'm going for that first rhythm track. I'll never hold back on a part just so it'll be easier for me to double it later on - to my ears, it sounds sterile if you do that. I always want to get that initial track kicking and full of slurs, squeals and feel. I'll worry about doubling it later!

Dimebag Darrell

LiveMeFeelWorryYouBack

I was spectacularly average at school, while my two brothers did really well academically. But my dad never said I didn't try hard enough. He knew I did my best.

Dominic Holland

BestSchoolEnoughSaidTryNever

Your body isn't just a body. It's an ecosystem.

Douglas Coupland

BodyYour BodyJustYourEcosystem

I really like the last three Luna records a whole lot, especially 'Penthouse.' I think of all the records I've done, that's my favorite. I don't know why, really. I don't know why some records turn out better than others. It's not a science.

Dean Wareham

ScienceThinkBetterKnowThreeWhy

Everyone has his day and some days last longer than others.

Winston Churchill

DayOthersEveryoneDaysLastThan

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