Dave Eggers Quotes

But you know, there's something about the kids finishing their homework in a given day, working one-on-one, getting all this attention - they go home, they're finished. They don't stall, they don't do their homework in front of the TV.

Dave Eggers

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: March 12, 1970

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HomeDayHomeworkAttentionYouGo

On 'Workaholics,' I feel like I'm just hanging out with my buddies being filmed, but on 'Mindy,' I'm around professional funny people who act. Guys like Chris Messina, who are the real deal. I watch what they do and put my own spin on it.

Anders Holm

FunnyPeopleFeelProfessionalReal

It is so hard to get movies made in Hollywood that you got to have six going at once, and you know, probably none of those get made.

John Lee Hancock

YouKnowMoviesHollywoodHardGet

Why is it that English, drama and music teachers are most often recalled as our mentors and inspirations? Maybe because artists are rarely members of the popular crowd.

Roger Ebert

MusicDramaWhyTeachersMentors

My work in general involves getting over my fears that are deeply embedded since childhood: Fear of darkness, fear of dangerous activities in general, and fear of dirt - I had a considerable obsessive compulsive disorder as a child.

Miru Kim

WorkFearDarknessChildhoodChild

I'm quite sarcastic, and I'm funny, but not kind of funny. It's a weird funny, and some people don't get me, and some people do.

Millie Bobby Brown

FunnyPeopleMeWeirdKindGet

If I were to think of myself as a role model, I would say that it's really important to realize when you are a role model and to be willing to give advice, share how you do things.

Julia Hartz

MyselfThinkAdviceYouRole Model

Of course I was bullied and of course I was called names - my last name is Weir. That's very, very close to 'weird,' or 'queer' and any of those words. But I've never been anyone to cry over spilled milk or be upset because kids don't like me, or people don't like me... It makes my skin stronger and thicker. And why cry? Your mascara runs.

Johnny Weir

WordsPeopleMeNameWeirdStronger

I adore the incredibly tight clothing! My own wardobe's changed - I've streamlined a little bit and definitely learnt from Joan's sleekiness and tailoring.

Christina Hendricks

My OwnClothingLittleOwnChanged

I feel like I've always been doubted or slighted. Let's be honest. When you're a walk-on, you don't start for a No. 1 team, a national championship contender. You just don't. A walk-on is a guy who plays scout team, who's just happy to be on the team.

Clay Matthews III

HappyTeamStartFeelYouScout

The attempt and not the deed confounds us.

William Shakespeare

UsAttemptDeed

The public have neither shame or gratitude.

William Hazlitt

GratitudeShamePublicNeither

I just wanted to write about stuff that was happening in real life, and that's not just love songs about your girlfriend.

Rick Nielsen

LifeLoveWriteRealGirlfriend

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