Ayelet Waldman Quotes

I was born in Israel, to Canadian parents. My father immigrated in 1948, part of a wave of young men and women who came as pioneers, to fight for a Jewish homeland. Their motive was in large part a reaction to the Holocaust, and their slogan was 'Never Again.'

Ayelet Waldman

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: israeli
  • Birth: December 11, 1964

Topics

FatherWomenMenFightParentsWave

I'd like my children to learn that anything is possible if you put your mind to it, and that when you make a decision to do something like pursuing the Olympics, like I have, it needs to be a family affair.

Melanie Roach

FamilyChildrenDecisionMindLearn

My favourite books series as a young child was the Frank L. Baum 'Wizard of Oz' series. They were beautifully written, oversized fat books with wonderful type and illustrations.

Anita Shreve

ChildFatYoungWonderfulWizard

I think today that it is essential that the Rwandan tribunal continues to prosecute efficiently. And if the U.N. fails to do that, it is sending entirely the wrong message to people who are in the position to complete these atrocities again.

Tony Greig

TodayPeopleThinkWrongPosition

If Mayweather wants to come over and fight in the UFC, then do it. It's hardcore here, though. I don't think it'll be a stroll in the park. Granted, he's the best boxer ever seen, just about.

Robert Whittaker

BestFightThinkOverParkHere

I love Ashford & Simpson, and I love the Brothers Gibb. They are amazing.

RuPaul

LoveAmazingBrothersI LoveSimpson

I learn something every time I go to work with a veteran. Every single time.

Mary Gauthier

WorkTimeLearnGoSingleSomething

I got a call this morning, and it was from Nancy Kerrigan, wishing me luck. She wished me luck and sent me all her good wishes.

Michelle Kwan

GoodMorningMeLuckWishesShe

It's not scary to make a horror film because you get to pull back the curtain and see that none of it's real. When you're watching one, the terror bombards you.

Josh Hartnett

YouBackHorrorWatchingRealSee

Well I grew up in the Midwest, and I think the first film that blew my mind was 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.'

Joseph Kosinski

MindThinkLostFirstUpFilm

I find older men more attractive than boys. I need a man who can teach me a thing or two.

Donatella Versace

MenManMeFindTeachNeed

The goal of long-run economic growth without asset price bubbles is not only achievable, but is something we should expect if we put a sound regulatory framework in place and if policymakers remain vigilant.

Christina Romer

GrowthGoalPlacePriceSound

The idea the president of the United States was warned that Al-Qaeda was going to attack the United States and did nothing about it - really? Do you think any president of the United States, if he had even an inkling there was going to be an attack, they wouldn't have moved heaven and earth to try to stop it?

Condoleezza Rice

ThinkYouHeavenEarthStopNothing

Copyright © 2024 QuotesDict Quote by Ayelet Waldman