Raymond Chandler Quotes

If my books had been any worse, I should not have been invited to Hollywood, and if they had been any better, I should not have come.

Raymond Chandler

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: July 23, 1888 - March 26, 1959

Topics

BetterHollywoodComeBeenWorse

As a writer who has struggled with depression, the question is one that has long troubled me. Should I resist treatment, on the off-chance my creative output will somehow be affected?

Andrew Shaffer

DepressionCreativeMeLongWill

Bands are actively seeking more film involvement - because the days of recording albums and MTV and even touring, to some extent, are gone.

John Hillcoat

MoreInvolvementDaysGoneFilm

I've gone to readings to see authors after meeting them on Twitter. And while there, I've found myself sitting next to still more writers who I met on Twitter, too.

John Searles

MyselfMeetingSittingMoreSeeWho

I was the classic liberal, left-wing, 'Theater is going to change the world' kind of person. You know, very, very boring.

Stephen Moyer

ChangeChange The WorldWorldYou

People make me out to be this super strong woman, but I have my tough days just like anyone else.

Rosie Perez

WomanPeopleMeToughStrongOut

Innovation happens best when people of different backgrounds come together to solve the world's toughest challenges and, in the process, can create new jobs and opportunities. I'm hopeful that updated immigration policies will encourage entrepreneurs from around the world to help tackle these opportunities in the U.S.

Mike Krieger

InnovationBestTogetherPeopleHelp

No one tells every white person in this country how to be. No one tells every Hispanic, or Asian or Jewish person in this country how to be. There is no single definition of whiteness or single definition of blackness.

Montel Williams

WhiteCountryPersonSingleJewish

Almost every person over 45, and definitely those who have ever smoked, should have a spirometry test.

Loni Anderson

PersonTestOverAlmostWhoShould

When I'm in L.A., I try to run the canyons or play tennis with friends a few times a week. I've tried working out with a trainer and going to the gym, but I'd just much rather be outside.

Julia Jones

FriendsWeekGymPlayRunTry

I do believe that sci-fi or historical fiction finds an easy home in comics because there are no budget constraints in regards to the necessary world-building or visual effects necessary to bring those stories to life in other mediums.

Jonathan Hickman

LifeHomeBelieveBudgetEasyBring

Oh, man, I love the Staple Singers. I love Pop Staples' guitar playing, too. He's one of my favorite guitar players.

Brittany Howard

LoveManGuitarPlayingPlayersPop

For some reason, it never crossed any mind in this administration to ask for the money back.

Peter Schuyler

MoneyMindBackNeverAskReason

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