Frank McCourt Quotes

You sail into the harbor, and Staten Island is on your left, and then you see the Statue of Liberty. This is what everyone in the world has dreams of when they think about New York. And I thought, 'My God, I'm in Heaven. I'll be dancing down Fifth Avenue like Fred Astaire with Ginger Rogers.'

Frank McCourt

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: irish
  • Birth: August 19, 1930 - July 19, 2009

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DreamsGodSailNew YorkWorldYou

They've lived here now for more than half of their lives, and they raised a family here and now have grandchildren here... It has become their home, but at the same time, for my parents, I don't think either of them will ever consciously think, 'I am an American.'

Jhumpa Lahiri

FamilyHomeTimeI AmParentsThink

It will take time for the idea of decentralized trust through computation to become a part of mainstream consciousness, and until then, the idea creates cognitive dissonance for those accustomed to centralized trust systems.

Andreas Antonopoulos

TimeTrustWillBecomeConsciousness

I have caught my reflection and thought, 'Oof. That girl is struggling. That girl is tired.' I've had mornings where I'm like, 'Oh God, I have weird hair.'

Melissa McCarthy

GirlGodReflectionTiredHairLike

If you're willing to take risks, Twitter is a vast amusement park of interesting life possibilities.

Amanda Palmer

LifeRisksInterestingPossibilities

I feel like there should be someone to stick up for women and make them feel good and beautiful about themselves.

Stefflon Don

GoodWomenBeautifulFeel GoodFeel

I thought that I was going to be Mrs. Michael Jackson, but I was ready at 20 and 21 to get married, and he was not even close to getting married or having a girlfriend at that time, but yes, we dated. We dated for a while.

Stephanie Mills

TimeThoughtReadyGetting Married

I was the only guy with any bit of anarchy left.

Sid Vicious

AnarchyLeftGuyOnlyAnyBit

We really enjoy entertaining our children with characters. We'll act out all of The Wizard of Oz together.

Robin Wright

ChildrenTogetherEnjoyOutActOur

People call things 'vulgar' when they are new to them. When they have become old, they become 'good taste.'

Mary Quant

GoodPeopleNewBecomeOldTaste

Blessed be God that Thou hast filled the soul of Thy servant with joy and peace in believing.

Christopher Love

GodPeaceSoulJoyBlessedServant

People will stop me on the street, and they know - Jaguars. It's a certain street recognition we didn't have years ago.

Shahid Khan

PeopleMeRecognitionStopKnow

Everyone should walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. I did it three days in a row because it was one of the most exhilarating experiences I've ever had. The view is breathtaking.

Seann William Scott

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