Brian Selznick Quotes

Once I'm given an idea for a story I have a million ideas on how it should be illustrated, but I don't have a big shoebox full of unfinished ideas.

Brian Selznick

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: artist
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: July 14, 1966

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I am so excited about the 'Goosebumps' movie; I am geeking out. I was a huge fan of the books.

Jillian Bell

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If ever there were a candidate destined to shine on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show,' Sarah Palin would be that woman.

Andrew Breitbart

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Growing up, me and my mom never really talked about me being gay.

Jeffree Star

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Life would certainly be easier if we all came equipped with our own personal FAQ lists. When we meet someone, we could pass them a business card with the list on the back, and then step back and let them read before we tried to talk.

Jeff Lindsay

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Richard Branson once said: 'Tony's very good at selling bands and he's very good at making television programmes. But he'll never be great at either, until he decides which one he wants to do.' I entirely accept that. That doesn't matter to me very much. I like the irony of the two lives.

Tony Wilson

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There is an overall seriousness in tone that pervades 'To The 5 Boroughs.'

Mike D

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I'm very conscious of the fact that when I'm working, my daughter is not with one of her parents.

Michelle Williams

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I was always attracted and repelled by the idea of being a writer.

Louis Theroux

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The truth is, if we don't learn to submit to authority, we won't ever learn to submit to God.

Joyce Meyer

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If you can't figure out how to make the beginning of your book compelling, you're probably not writing a compelling book.

Chris Pavone

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I've become completely obsessed with Netflix original programming. 'House of Cards' and 'Orange is the New Black' are two of my new favorite shows. I also love having access to such an amazing library of film and television and have watched some truly enlightening documentaries.

Claire Holt

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I know how I like to be treated, so I always start by saying, 'Could you give me a moment of your time, I know you're very busy,' and usually, they will.

Arthur Godfrey

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