Claire Messud Quotes

I digress a lot - it's how I experience the world. I would like to write in a way that will convey that to the reader, but also I need clarity.

Claire Messud

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ExperienceWorldClarityWillWay

I had a father who was active, present. There are people out there that never knew their fathers, didn't have their father's support. If I were to complain, that would be real sad. How dare I?

John David Washington

FatherSadSupportPeoplePresent

It's not exactly calm at Christmas. It's a bit like the Simpsons appearing in a pasta advert - lots of bickering, crazy pets, and plenty of tomato sauce!

Sophia Di Martino

CrazyCalmPastaChristmasTomato

As a person, I'm a good person who shows up for my friends. I do my best to be good. As an artist, I have no idea.

Sia

GoodBestFriendsGood PersonArtist

I respect Lady Gaga's work as an artist and as a fellow fashion icon. She is a very talented performer, playing the piano, singing live, and dancing, too.

Roisin Murphy

WorkLiveRespectSingingFashion

There's this idea that, 'All I have at the end of the day is my mind.' That's the only thing you can control. I believe that.

Mike McCready

DayMindControlBelieveEndYou

My mom has helped me so much. She has great style, and she's an amazing dresser.

Lourdes Leon

GreatStyleAmazingMeMomShe

I love acting since I was little girl. I went to school for it; that's all I worked on. That's all I prepared for.

Deborah Joy Winans

LoveGirlSchoolActingLittle

If you're feeling frumpy or grumpy, try to eat Paleo. It's a way of eating that is sometimes referred to as the 'Caveman Diet.'

Chelan Simmons

EatingDietYouFeelingSometimes

I stay out of the sun; I'm pretty fair. I don't tan - I burn, so I stay out.

Brittany Snow

SunBurnFairOutTanPretty

I never want to discontinue giving kids opportunities.

Nick Saban

OpportunitiesGivingWantNeverKids

I don't know if history will adjudge Barack Obama a great president, but he has been a necessary one.

Richard Cohen

HistoryGreatKnowWillPresident

If you can, anticipate that life is going to be full of detours.

Lynn Good

LifeYouGoingFullAnticipate

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