Len Deighton Quotes

Anyone can write one book: even politicians do it. Starting a second book reveals an intention to be a professional writer.

Len Deighton

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Topics

BookIntentionProfessionalWrite

To be awarded a prize which takes its name from an illustrious Dutchman who at the same time was a great citizen of Europe and through his writings did so much to open up our modern world of sensibility and thought is indeed a most signal honour.

John G. D. Clark

GreatTimeWorldThoughtNameOpen

It was during my first trip to America in 1953 - that's when I learned to visit museums. I was then 26 years old. When I travel, the first thing I do is to visit museums. When I go to New York City, I usually go to Broadway to see the shows.

John Gokongwei

TravelNew YorkCityAmericaGoNew

What people don't realize is that fame, whatever your worst experience in high school, when you were being bullied by those ten kids in high school, fame is that, but on a global scale, where you're being bullied by millions of people constantly.

Megan Fox

ExperienceSchoolPeopleHigh School

Even today, I am easily distracted by reading material and will pick up articles on virtually any factual material if I have the time.

Robert J. Shiller

TodayTimeI AmReadingWillUp

Fuel prices are at the center of our lives. They affect our ability to travel, stay warm, and feed ourselves.

Robert Kiyosaki

TravelWarmAbilityAffectCenter

I hate being out of work!

John Rhys-Davies

WorkHateOutBeing

I really enjoy being part of the Marvel Universe. It's a cool bunch of people to work with, and they know what they're doing.

Stellan Skarsgard

WorkPeopleCoolUniverseDoing

I work best after the deadline has passed, when I'm in a panic.

Tony Kushner

WorkBestDeadlinePanicAfter

A line from one of my 1997 columns - 'Do one thing every day that scares you' - is now widely attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt, though I have yet to see any evidence that she ever said it and I don't believe she did. She said some things about fear, but not that thing.

Mary Schmich

FearDayBelieveYouEvery DaySaid

I feel for Veronica Mars so much when I'm watching at home. It is a wonderful story. The writing is consistently funny, biting, charming, heart-wrenching, etc. I also like the look of it. The cinematography - different from any other show.

Jason Dohring

FunnyHomeWritingStoryFeelLook

I'd been horse-riding a couple of times, but I wasn't that good.

Craig Horner

GoodBeenCoupleTimes

When doing sports... on the water, it's crucial to stop aging by protecting your skin.

Christie Brinkley

SportsWaterAgingDoingStopSkin

Copyright © 2024 QuotesDict Quote by Len Deighton