Thelonious Monk Quotes

We have two kids, my wife and myself.

Thelonious Monk

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: musician
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: October 10, 1917 - February 17, 1982

Topics

MyselfWifeTwoKids

It's not like publishing is perfect. Far from it. The industry is struggling to adapt and survive, and it's incredibly frustrating trying to break in.

Jim C. Hines

SurviveTryingPerfectAdaptBreak

It's okay if someone is disgusted or offended by my performance. It's just a performance.

Jenny Zhang

PerformanceSomeoneOffendedOkay

Trump crossed the line all the time. Flustered during the debate because he couldn't out-debate Clinton on policy, he just leaned into the mic and dismissed her entirely: 'nasty woman.'

Mel Robbins

TimeWomanDebatePolicyLineNasty

'Fine dining.' I'd love to know who coined the term and whether they meant it to be as offputting as it is. The words evoke an idea of phoney refinement, of needless flummery, snooty waiters, and an atmosphere designed to intimidate the customer.

John Lanchester

LoveWordsCustomerKnowDiningWho

I'm a drifter and an outsider. There's not one single environment I can totally belong to.

Ang Lee

EnvironmentI CanSingleOutsider

If you are a lawyer, and you want to take on easier cases, you can prosecute traffic violations or something. You'd have a very high rate of success, and you probably could sleep more easily at night. But that's not what drives me.

Amal Clooney

SuccessSleepMeNightLawyerYou

No one is out to get you. It's just that... people are monkeys.

Stan Brakhage

PeopleYouOutMonkeysGetJust

I'm the first Simone Biles.

Simone Biles

First

Donald Trump is an interesting fellow.

Matt Bevin

InterestingDonald TrumpTrumpFellow

The passion for destruction is also a creative passion.

Mikhail Bakunin

PassionCreativeDestructionAlso

'Blanche' opened a new door for me without really making me more famous. 'Blanche' was a risk, but that is the only thing that excites me in this profession. The knowledge that I am an actress who takes risks lifts my soul.

Lou Doillon

KnowledgeSoulI AmRisksMeDoor

Be incredibly, ruthlessly selfish with your equity.

Douglas Leone

SelfishEquityYourIncredibly

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