James Wolcott Quotes

It's the contemporary woman that movies don't know what to do with, other than bathe her in a bridal glow in romantic comedies where both the romance and the comedy are artificial sweeteners.

James Wolcott

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: critic
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: December 10, 1952

Topics

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There is the view that poetry should improve your life. I think people confuse it with the Salvation Army.

John Ashbery

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I love fiction and read novels constantly.

Michael Imperioli

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My ideas usually come not at my desk writing but in the midst of living.

Anais Nin

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In 'The King's Speech,' patriotism is utterly contained within a historical moment, the third of September, 1939, where the aggressor is clear, the fight is clear, it hasn't become complicated over time.

Tom Hooper

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When I'm left on my own I'm my own worst enemy.

Ronnie Wood

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Everything I learned about the game of baseball, I learned from my dad.

Roberto Alomar

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Anything that gets children reading is fine.

Michael Morpurgo

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My students are noticed by the people I respect from the quality of their work.

Louise Wilson

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JJ Abrams is definitely a guy that when he calls, you want to answer. He's incredibly focused. When he was shooting the pilot on 'Lost,' we'd do a take and he'd go back to his tent and be working on the first episodes of 'Lost' as well as the cliffhanger for the eighth season of 'Alias.' He's an incredible multitasker.

Jorge Garcia

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I do not really think about age. I am just sort of trying to get as much done before I get old and can't.

Devon Bostick

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I'm a hip-hop showrunner.

Cheo Hodari Coker

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Just because a romantic relationship ends doesn't mean that the other facets of your relationship have to end... or, indeed, doesn't mean they can't get better.

Chris Martin

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