David Means Quotes

I'm not sure if a writer should talk about themes. Themes arrive out of the deeper structure and concerns, but to me, the main thing is getting it down right, writing about specific characters in specific predicaments, and finding a way to be true to the story itself, not only in the first burst of draft but in the revision, too.

David Means

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: October 17, 1961

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Our initial idea with Stripe was that for people like us - those building apps and websites - it was incredibly difficult to take payments. So with an open mind, and maybe a useful lack of knowledge about the industry, we started building a payment product.

John Collison

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I love lips, so I wanted to make the most lightweight liquid-to-matte lipstick on the market!

Jeffree Star

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I'm one of those girls that cries at the drop of a hat. I'm oversensitive, if anything. I'm a mom. I'm very earthy, crunchy granola. I compost.

Alysia Reiner

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Famous remarks are very seldom quoted correctly.

Simeon Strunsky

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Some of my fondest memories are holidays by the seaside.

Mary Berry

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Fragile egos are put on the line every day.

Mary Lou Retton

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It's not supposed to be easy, if it's easy, it's no good, that's the way I look at it.

Craig Charles

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To me, being a role model is awesome. It's a blessing.

Rey Mysterio

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I've had the great fortune of working with incredible people on many shows.

Rhea Seehorn

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Now he must not go the wrong way round the circuit, and unless he can spin himself stationary through 360 degrees I fail to see how he can avoid doing so.

Murray Walker

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When you come in the club, people are trying to get your attention, so they pull your hand. It's like, why are you pulling on me?

Mustard

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I've been a Republican since age 13, when we got our first television set, and I saw the Republican National Convention on television. And President Eisenhower was talking about personal responsibility, about opening the door for opportunity and that people could really take care of themselves without a lot of government intrusions.

Lionel Sosa

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