Antonya Nelson Quotes

I think what I like best is that when people give talks or workshops, it doesn't really matter what level you are as a writer - whether you are a beginner, or you've been around the block a bit; there's something that you can take away from every session.

Antonya Nelson

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

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

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I think being a good dad is on the list of things to do. But, I will always ski, climb, surf, and be out in the mountains and oceans. It's who I am. My goal is to just keep doing it all and enjoying it.

Jimmy Chin

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In 2005, I was the first member of Congress to introduce legislation calling for an immediate withdrawal of our troops from Iraq.

Jim McGovern

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My book sales make 'real writers' possible.

Jennifer Weiner

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Dad was the pitching coach, while Mom was the emotional supporter. Her unconditional love was great, and she wanted what was best for me.

Jennie Finch

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Al-Qa'ida seeks to portray America as an enemy of the world's Muslims. But President Obama has made it clear that the United States is not, and never will be, at war with Islam.

John O. Brennan

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I kept the same suit for six years and the same dialogue. They just changed the title of the picture and the leading lady.

Robert Mitchum

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People are under the impression that dictionaries legislate language. What a dictionary does is keep track of usages over time.

Steven Pinker

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Message matters. Message matters almost as much as actions.

Ron Suskind

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I'd moved to New York to pursue a career in theatre, and it's very practical how you do it - I just went to every open call going.

Jonathan Groff

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But, on the other hand, if Schubert were alive today, he would find even richer fields to plow.

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau

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Every Friday, my dad would rent three videos. Me and my brother would ask for something with guns or fighting, but my dad would say, 'Come on, think about it.' He'd choose more involving films like 'Pulp Fiction,' and at the end of the night, we'd agree that they were great.

Christian Cooke

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I'm not a technology person.

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