Svetlana Alexievich Quotes

My father was an important person, the director of the school. He could talk to anybody - simple or educated. He liked chess, fishing, and beautiful women.

Svetlana Alexievich

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: journalist
  • Nationality:
  • Birth: May 31, 1948

Topics

FatherWomenBeautifulFishingChess

My older sister is bossy, my brother is a stirrer and me - well, I am perfect!

Jenny Eclair

I AmBrotherMeSisterPerfectWell

I said, yet again, for Germany, Europe is not only indispensable, it is part and parcel of our identity. We've always said German unity, European unity and integration, that's two parts of one and the same coin. But we want, obviously, to boost our competitiveness.

Angela Merkel

IdentityUnitySaidWantSameCoin

Eurobonds are absolutely wrong. In order to bring about common interest rates, you need similar competitiveness levels, similar budget situations. You don't get them by collectivizing debts.

Angela Merkel

BudgetYouWrongNeedOrderBring

I made up my mind that I wanted everything, and nothing would stop me.

Suge Knight

MindMeStopNothingEverythingUp

Studio 54 made Halloween in Hollywood look like a PTA meeting.

Lorna Luft

LookMeetingHollywoodLikeMade

Making movies is not rocket science. It's about relationships and communication and strangers coming together to see if they can get along harmoniously, productively, and creatively. That's a challenge. When it works, it's fantastic and will lift you up. When it doesn't work, it's almost just as fascinating.

Julia Roberts

WorkCommunicationScienceChallenge

There is nothing more important in my life than being a father. I will never allow any of my career choices or aspirations to threaten this bond.

Corey Hart

LifeFatherBondChoicesMy Life

Science fiction has a way of letting you talk about where we are in the world and letting you be a bit of a pop philosopher without being didactic.

Brit Marling

ScienceWorldYouWayTalkWithout

As far as the type of movies I am offered is concerned, it's a mix. I have been offered both period films and the regular fare.

Pooja Hegde

I AmMoviesBeenFarConcernedMix

I don't think many people would disagree that the world is fractured.

Richard Quest

PeopleWorldThinkDisagreeWould

I like to stay in the rhythm of things. My maternity leave will be a few weeks long, and I'll work throughout it.

Marissa Mayer

WorkLongWillRhythmLeaveThings

Every 10 years you're a different person, and the really great books evolve with you as you get older. They're full of new rewards.

Martin Amis

GreatYouPersonNewYearsEvolve

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