James Fenton Quotes

'What is this', and 'How is this done?' are the first two questions to ask of any work of art. The second question immediately illuminates the first, but it often doesn't get asked. Perhaps it sounds too technical. Perhaps it sounds pedestrian.

James Fenton

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: poet
  • Nationality: british
  • Birth: April 25, 1949

Topics

WorkArtQuestionsDoneAskFirst

So many bright stars, bright in life, burn out quickly.

Jesse Jackson

LifeStarsBurnBrightOutMany

I've played all these extreme guys, but playing an everyman type has its own challenges.

Andrew Scott

ChallengesOwnPlayingExtremeGuys

The love of domination and an uncontrolled lust of arbitrary power have prevailed among all nations and perhaps in proportion to the degrees of civilization.

Mercy Otis Warren

LovePowerLustCivilizationDegrees

I'm happier and a better person when I work out, especially if I work out outdoors.

Amy Jo Martin

WorkBetter PersonOutdoorsBetter

I think the artistic process comes from disorder. When you are happy, it's not always a feeling that you can identify. It's like a dog sitting in front of a fire. Pain isolates you, but it can also clarify things.

Amanda Harlech

DogFirePainHappyThinkProcess

It's kind of fun to be a clown. I've always played the clown. The clowns come on, get the biggest, juiciest laughs, and then leave.

Roger Bart

FunKindAlwaysLeaveClownGet

I respect Rush Limbaugh; he is a national conservative leader, and in no way do I want to diminish his voice.

Michael Steele

LeaderRespectVoiceWantWayRush

I do believe that God blessed me in life with a wonderful family, a successful career, and a loving marriage, and remain thankful for that blessing.

Bonnie Tyler

LifeFamilyMarriageGodThankful

I would love to share screen space with Pawan Kalyan.

Anushka Shetty

LoveSpaceShareScreenWould

I got as little as a $75 a week when I started.

Leslie Caron

WeekLittleStartedGot

You see a lot of European influence coming in with bigger guys having a larger skill set, shoot the ball, handle the ball, pass the ball. I'm hoping that'll develop into something I can do.

Kelly Olynyk

InfluenceYouI CanSkillSeeShoot

I'm proud that Colorado delivered a victory to Barack Obama in 2008 and we will do so again in 2012.

Ken Salazar

VictoryProudColoradoWillAgain

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