Geraldine McCaughrean Quotes

I always thought writer's block was something that prats used as an easy excuse for not doing any work.

Geraldine McCaughrean

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WorkThoughtDoingEasyAlwaysUsed

My idea is to fill an intersection with color. That will include the road and the sidewalk and up the building, so there's a cubic volume of color in the intersection wedged between four corners and four buildings.

Jessica Stockholder

BuildingRoadColorBuildingsWill

I like period drama because everyone is so restrained, but they have all these emotions raging underneath.

Jenna-Louise Coleman

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To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten to tout for flattery.

John Churton Collins

AdviceFlatteryAskOutTenNine

Once we thought, journalists and readers alike, that if we put together enough 'facts' and gave them a fast stir, we would come up with something that, at least by the standards of short-order cooks, could be called the truth.

Melvin Maddocks

TruthTogetherFactsThoughtEnough

Our neighbor Canada has 2,200 troops serving in Afghanistan. Canada has also assumed responsibility for the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Kandahar, which was originally established by our own military.

Tom Lantos

ResponsibilityTeamNeighborCanada

There is a world of communication which is not dependent on words.

Mary Martin

CommunicationWordsWorldDependent

Internet users should be able to choose where to go online and which applications to use. Comcast, say, shouldn't be allowed to block Skype just because it could siphon the communications giant's telephone business.

Marvin Ammori

BusinessInternetChooseJust Because

Harmony is pure love, for love is complete agreement.

Lope de Vega

LoveLove IsHarmonyPureAgreement

I'm not big on material things, but I like my cars. They are German-made and custom-made.

Dirk Nowitzki

Material ThingsThingsBigLike

Being humble is one of the most important things, and not being afraid to put yourself out there is important. I think really successful chefs put themselves out there on a daily basis.

Christina Tosi

DailyHumbleYourselfThinkOut

When I used to see things in the newspapers, going onto the pitch was the best way to get away from it.

Ashley Cole

BestWaySeeThingsUsedGoing

I love working out at the gym, especially weight training. Therefore, my personal de-stress mantra is exercising.

Sunidhi Chauhan

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