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Nick Hornby Quotes

Why are we scared of a '50s weepie? Why are we scared of a movie that pulls you in and punches you in the stomach?

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: writer
Nationality: english
Birth: April 17, 1957

Topics

You Why Scared Stomach Movie

I know that when I like music, when it touches my heart, that it will touch your heart, too. That, I think, is the secret to my success.

Success Music Heart Think Know Will

Whenever a new technology is introduced into society, there must be a counterbalancing human response - that is, high touch - or the technology is rejected... We must learn to balance the material wonders of technology with the spiritual demands of our human nature.

Nature Technology Balance Spiritual

Starting in '98 when I was researching 'Traffic,' I got to meet really serious people in Washington, which for a screenwriter was kind of a great gift. And I really valued these guys; I stayed in touch with them, and I find their point-of-view quite interesting.

Great People Gift Interesting Find

I like just jeans and a T-shirt, with some high-tops.

T-Shirt Jeans Just Like Some

I'm a very, very handsome man, and have had to come to terms with it... um, do I like the way I look? In the right light, and with a following wind.

Light Man Wind Handsome Look Way

Everyone wants to see collisions, so I'm ready to give some.

Ready Everyone See Give Wants Some

The extra curricular activity in which I was most engaged - debating - helped shape my interests in public policy.

Joseph Stiglitz

Policy Shape Public Policy Activity

I was a big fan of 'Star Trek.' But then again, you know, 'Star Trek', 'Star Wars', 'Doctor Who', I wasn't a big fan, but you know, when they ask you and they cast you and it drops in your lap, how can you say no to these franchises.

Doctor You Know Say Ask Drops

You can meditate on almost anything: a prayer, song, image or word. Close your eyes; sit in a comfortable position. Take a breath, and say the word out loud, emphasizing the humming sound at the end. When you come to the end of the breath, take another one and say the word again. And so on.

Eyes Prayer Song End You Say

Obviously with the onset of cable and satellite, there are more opportunities for programming and original programming, so it creates more opportunities for actors and producers and directors and everything.

Anthony Michael Hall

Opportunities More Programming Cable

I can't be worrying about what other people think of me. I am my own person, and I have made it this far on my own. This is me - take me or leave me. I don't owe explanations to the rest of the world, only to my family.

Family I Am People Me World Rest

I was born into the limelight. So, my biggest achievement, which I worked hard for, is to stay normal.

Achievement Born Hard Normal Stay

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