Albert Finney Quotes

You come on as a guest. You don't get the girl anymore. But that is our lives. You start off as the boyfriend, then you are the lover, then you are the husband, then you are the father, and then you are the grandfather.

Albert Finney

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: actor
  • Nationality: british
  • Birth: May 9, 1936

Topics

FatherGirlStartHusbandYouGuest

I was honored to wear 'Arizona' across my chest. I am extremely blessed to have my education completely paid for and take part in the great tradition of Wildcat softball. To have my jersey number retired was the ultimate compliment.

Jennie Finch

EducationGreatI AmBlessedHonored

Taxes are like abortion, and not just because both are grotesque procedures supported by Democrats. You're for them or against them. Taxes go up or down; government raises taxes or lowers them. But Democrats will not let the words 'abortion' or 'tax hikes' pass their lips.

Ann Coulter

WordsGovernmentLipsYouDownTax

I didn't want to be a performer. I didn't want to be famous.

Sophie B. Hawkins

FamousWantPerformer

It drove me crazy, Scotland. It was cold. It was abuse. It was snowing and everything. I was so cold that one day I faked an injury to go to the locker room.

Riyad Mahrez

DayMeCrazyColdGoOne Day

I don't know why the universe is so determined to keep my feet on the ground.

Rufus Sewell

FeetUniverseKnowWhyDetermined

In general, when I'm writing, I concentrate on the story itself, and I leave it to other people, such as agents and publishers, to work out who it's for.

Michelle Paver

WorkPeopleWritingStoryOutLeave

I wouldn't agree with some of the things that the press writes about and that's all I have to say about that.

Josh Bowman

SayThingsAgreePressSomeAbout

Mount Carmel was a very monastic place. We lived in another time - an easier time, a better time. We didn't have running water or most modern conveniences. But in a lot of ways, it was a very satisfying life.

David Thibodeau

LifeTimeWaterBetterPlaceLived

People like to stir up the fashion vs. costume world, and I think what they mean by 'too costumey' is that it's too much, or not real enough for everyday wear. You couldn't say that about John Galliano's shows, right? I mean, they're awesome, and they're total costume.

Colleen Atwood

PeopleWorldFashionThinkEnough

I tend to write the episodes in the middle of the season, which can be a challenge because you've got to balance all these threads that have begun - and also make sure they will make sense with the overall plan going forward.

Bryan Cogman

ChallengeBalanceForwardPlanYou

I had this thing about not giving too much of myself away, so I thought, if I sang lyrics, that's giving too much away. You know, I really didn't want to give myself away.

Alison Goldfrapp

MyselfThoughtGivingYouToo Much

I'm a leftover junkie.

Kris Carr

PeopleProblemDoingYouWrongOff

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