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Hilary Mantel Quotes

For many imaginative writers, working for the press is a fact of their life. But it's best not to like it too much.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: writer
Nationality: english
Birth: July 6, 1952

Topics

Life Best Too Much Working Press

I don't want to leave the house, and I don't want to settle down.

House Down Want Settle Leave

I usually balance out autobiography with goofy, amusing stuff to help keep the humour in my more serious work.

Work Balance Help Serious More Out

Getting on a plane is hard for me, but I do it, because travel is vital to me.

Amanda Lindhout

Travel Me Hard Because Vital Plane

In January 1962, when I was the author of one and a half unperformed plays, I attended a student production of 'The Birthday Party' at the Victoria Rooms in Bristol. Just before it began, I realised that Harold Pinter was sitting in front of me.

Birthday January Me Party Student

I don't spend afternoons practicing my guitar to get better. I do read, though, to get inspiration for my lyrics.

Guitar Better Inspiration Practicing

I wish my name was Brian because maybe sometimes people would misspell my name and call me Brain. That's like a free compliment and you don't even gotta be smart to notice it.

Smart People Me Brain Free Name

I think that China has many outstanding authors, and their great works should also be recognised by the world.

Great World Think China Outstanding

I try to do romantic gestures all the time.

Time Romantic Try Gestures

I photograph artists, and some of them are very well known, but if you ask the average man on the street, 'Do you like Anselm Kiefer?' He would stare at you with a blank stare, because these are not celebrities. They are celebrated in a specific circle.

Man You Circle Street Ask Average

I always think that trying to push yourself as an actor in a direction that you've never been before, developing characters which are more difficult to get into the head of, or are more interesting and further away from yourself, is always a challenge.

Asa Butterfield

Challenge Yourself Direction Think

I was recently asked about the business side of 'Biggest Loser,' but as long as we entertain people, we can keep coming back and making a difference. It's a delicate balance, but one feeds off the other. I feel so good about the show - it's uplifting and inspiring and entertaining at the same time.

Good Business Time Balance People

That's what I look for in models: Someone who can tell a story and has a presence in front of the camera.

Story Someone Camera Look Tell Who

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