George Jean Nathan Quotes

The test of a real comedian is whether you laugh at him before he opens his mouth.

George Jean Nathan

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: editor
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: February 14, 1882 - April 8, 1958

Topics

LaughYouMouthTestRealHim

I happen to write by hand. I don't even type.

John le Carre

HandWriteHappenEvenType

When I think of those in the 'far right' or those who are pro-life to the extreme and at all costs protect the unborn, the thing that enrages me is you want to ask every one of them, 'How many foster children are in your home now?'

Ann Dowd

HomeChildrenMeThinkYouWant

When my editors and I at 'Rolling Stone' came up with the idea to do a profile of General McChrystal, I simply just e-mailed General McChrystal's press staff, said we wanted to do a profile, and said if you could give us any time to hang out with the general, that would be great.

Michael Hastings

GreatTimeYouStoneSaidOut

Writing is something I should have done more of, it's a form of coming home.

Amanda Harlech

HomeWritingDoneMoreComing Home

My longtime friend Steven Steinbock, who has worked with me for more than thirty years, is a master at panfrying fish and seafood.

Tom Douglas

FriendMeFishThirtyMoreSeafood

My knowledge and thirst for knowledge has no expiration date... It goes until I'm dead. I will be learning and studying from youth, as well as people older than me... Having degrees as a person of color in this country is the one thing that can't nobody take away from me.

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

LearningKnowledgePeopleMeYouth

Crazy as it sounds, I'm a believer in destiny and serendipity, and I have had cosmic experiences all my life. Something told me I was meant for greater stuff. And look, I've had a baby! And I've written an opera!

Rufus Wainwright

LifeMeBabyCrazyDestinyMy Life

I believe in the Golden Rule. I believe in practicing it.

Loretta Young

BelieveGoldenI BelieveGolden Rule

Truth makes many appeals, not the least of which is its power to shock.

Jules Renard

TruthPowerShockManyLeastMakes

Every man, when he comes to be sensible of his natural rights, and to feel his own importance, will consider himself as fully equal to any other person whatever.

Joseph Priestley

ManFeelPersonWillEqualWhatever

Working with a great director is like getting a master class in acting.

Swoosie Kurtz

GreatActingClassDirectorMaster

If women will not accept marriage with subjection, nor men proffer it without, there is, there can be, no alternative. The women who will not be ruled must live without marriage. And during this transition period... single women make comfortable and attractive homes for themselves.

Susan B. Anthony

MarriageWomenLiveMenTransition

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