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Terry Southern Quotes

In that sense, film is superior, but the difficulty is your lack of control as a writer.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: writer
Nationality: american
Birth: May 1, 1924 - October 29, 1995

Topics

Control Difficulty Superior Film

My hatred is a thousand times more powerful than all your good intentions.

Good Powerful Good Intentions Hatred

By the time I wrote 'Any Given Sunday' or 'Bats,' I sort of knew what my job was in terms of what a writer of dialogue does.

Time Job Sunday Dialogue Knew Sort

The problem is that once we focus on economic policy, much that is not science comes into play. Politics becomes involved, and political posturing is amply rewarded by public attention.

Robert J. Shiller

Science Focus Politics Political

I said, 'Who said African American founders can't build a billion dollar company?'

American Said Build Company Dollar

Essentially, I am a dreamer. I've dreamed all my life. When I started, I dreamed I'd be Champion because it is a sport that is all about the people who win the most, and I have a fear of not winning.

Life Fear I Am People Win Champion

There are certain families whose members should all live in different towns - different states, if possible - and write each other letters once a year.

Live Year Letters Possible Write

You come across quite ordinary, nondescript people in daily life, and I don't see why you should be subjected to them on the stage, too.

Life Daily Daily Life People You

The drummer; he inspired me to play like no one else I have ever met.

Me Play Drummer Inspired Like He

I don't want to do roles in films which I have already done on TV. What is the point of jumping to films and doing the same thing?

Doing Done Want Same Point Jumping

Nearly all educational expenditure should be considered a capital outlay, whether it provides a future return in the form of enhanced taxable income or in terms of an enhanced quality of life.

William Vickrey

Life Future Quality Return Income

I went to work in 1962, and by '64 I was writing all the time, every night and every weekend. It didn't occur to me that, having read nothing and knowing nothing, I was in no position to write a book.

Work Time Me Writing Night Book

Right now, black female artists are the most interesting people to think about. People are ready to hear whatever we're gonna say, and I'm not scared to say anything.

People Black Think Interesting Ready

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