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Claire Messud Quotes

There's this moment when kids realize that they have power and that they can use it.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: novelist
Nationality: american
Birth: 1966

Topics

Power Moment Realize Kids Use

Well, my hand never fell off, and within no time, I was bowling competitively in leagues and tournaments.

Time Hand Never Within No Time Well

If members of Congress believe so strongly that government-run health care is the best solution for hard working American families, I think it only fitting that Americans see them lead the way.

Health Best Believe Think American

All my life I been doin' what people tell me to do. Now, I'm telling them.

John Lee Hooker

Life People Me My Life Now Tell

The American obsession with 'Downton' amuses me slightly because it's such a fiction. I've always been questioned about my historical veracity, and 'Downton' just flies past, when it's completely made up.

Past Me American Always Historical

One of the many pleasures of 'Versailles' is the way in which it seems to emanate not only from the vexed inner being of Marie Antoinette but from the interstices between what we imagine of her and what she was.

Stacey D'Erasmo

Way She Imagine Her Being Seems

As a kid, I really loved 'Jane Eyre,' I used to fantasise that the past was so much better and my lifetime was crap.

Past Loved Better Kid Used Lifetime

I don't tweet very much. I still believe in the mystery of an artist. I believe in going out when I'm ready to sell my product. A lot of artists are out there every day. But I remember the Julio Iglesiases, the Jose Joses - and it was about the music.

Music Day Believe Remember Mystery

I have come a long way and learnt a lot. I read this quote about a year ago: 'Happiness must not be pursued; it must ensue.' It's made me realise that just being married again or something like that won't make me happy; the happiness ensues from how we live our lives.

Live Happiness Happy Me Year Long

A good teammate is someone willing to get outside of personal thoughts and emotions, a friend who tries to understand, appreciate, and encourage other members of the team.

Good Friend Team Thoughts Appreciate

The whole institution of marriage itself really has no place in a progressive society.

Marriage Society Place Progressive

The Europeans governments have massively changed the landscape in Europe. There is no doubt about it. They have put together the European Financial Stability Fund. They have discussed and approved the European Stability Mechanism.

Christine Lagarde

Together Financial Doubt Landscape

As an actor, my background is in the theater and I feel that my strong suit is period work, but I actually didn't do much of it at all, until the last three or four years. I'm loving it!

Work Strong Feel Loving Three Actor

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