Antonya Nelson Quotes

I think maybe short stories operate in some of the same ways that poems do. They frame single or small moments and elevate those. They give you insight into more minor dramas maybe, dramas between smaller groups of people.

Antonya Nelson

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: January 6, 1961

Topics

PeopleSmallThinkShortMoments

I do believe there's a heaven. I do believe that God has given me the resilience and the survival skills to withstand the chiffon trenches.

Andre Leon Talley

GodMeResilienceBelieveSurvival

I was brought into the life of one Bas Rutten in 2001 at a grappling tournament that I was attending to support a friend of mine. I had never met Bas before but, of course, knew who he was: the King of Pancrase, UFC Heavyweight champion, and the commentator with Pride.

Mauro Ranallo

LifeFriendSupportKingChampion

I don't want to become a brand and I certainly don't want to have a persona.

Amanda Seyfried

BrandWantBecomePersonaCertainly

People expect things from art that are horrible for us who make it! They put the things we make in these restrictive places called 'museums,' then don't want to hear another word from us.

Sigmar Polke

ArtPeopleWantPlacesMuseumsUs

I know the musical world as well as I know the comedy world.

Tommy Chong

WorldComedyKnowWellMusical

If you have kids, it is the most important thing to create good times.

Tom Cruise

GoodGood TimesYouCreateImportant

I have a background in theater. At the time I read 'The Loved Ones' script, I was playing Catherine the Great of Russia onstage. Straight after that, I played Stella in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and Isabella in 'Measure for Measure.'

Robin McLeavy

GreatTimeLovedMeasureDesire

I would say of characters I've created, the one I've felt the most connected to emotionally was Adam Austin from 'The Prophet.' I think it was the connection to the idea that one decision you make innocently enough can have very serious, drastic consequences for someone else's life.

Michael Koryta

LifeDecisionThinkSomeoneEnough

There's no question that many more women artists are showing worldwide now than they were when I was a young woman, and that's really great.

Judy Chicago

WomenGreatWomanYoungNowMore

If I stayed in this game for individual achievements, I don't think I'd still be playing.

Chili Davis

GameThinkIndividualPlayingStill

There have been lots of attempts to make a movie of 'Les Miserables' over the years.

Colm Wilkinson

OverYearsBeenMovieLes Miserables

I loved playing with Barbies - that's why I didn't stop!

Brad Goreski

LovedStopWhyPlayingLoved Playing

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