Alice Ripley Quotes

Springsteen's 'Thunder Road' and Carole King's 'It's Too Late' are examples of why I am a singer/songwriter. I practice these songs every day. The melodies are timeless in the rock world, the lyrics are words that I need to say, and they need to be heard again.

Alice Ripley

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: actor
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: December 14, 1963

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In the spring of 1988, my wife, Joan Didion, and I were approached about writing a screenplay based on a book by Alanna Nash called 'Golden Girl,' a biography of the late network correspondent and anchorwoman Jessica Savitch.

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During the day, I really don't wear much makeup.

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Honestly, with pop and rock and things, artists are from all over the place, so they're kind of isolated. The city of Nashville helps create the camaraderie. Everyone moves there for the same reason.

Matthew Ramsey

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I am an affirmative action hire.

Anna Quindlen

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I've never gotten up to see something one of my kids wanted to show me and not been rewarded.

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I'm a peaceful dude.

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I've always lived in a city. I'm very social, and in a place like New York, even if you're alone on the subway, you never feel lonely.

Ana Gasteyer

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Nerves can be useful, as they sharpen you up, make you determined to try your hardest and do your best.

Stephen Cole

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I actually credit Twitter with fine-tuning some joke-writing skills. I still feel like I'm working at it.

Steve Martin

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I want people to understand that tragedy and trial does not necessarily mean that you are a victim.

Marvin Sapp

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Writers, directors often can get too precious with their words.

Michael Pitt

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Kids are always writing me: 'I had a bad day too.' 'I got gum in my hair.' And the kids also write to me to pass on advice to Alexander. My favorite one of those being, 'The next time you have a bad day, blame your brothers.' I didn't expect this. It's certainly the most successful of my books.

Judith Viorst

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