Daniel Handler Quotes

I like to give people novels I think they would like, on no particular occasion - just when we're in a bookstore together. I like to receive reference books on my birthday.

Daniel Handler

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: February 28, 1970

Topics

BirthdayTogetherPeopleThinkGive

There's a trend toward anti-heroes now, and I think it goes back to guys like Bogart and Cagney. They seemed to have no compassion, and they were always alone.

Jim Brown

AloneCompassionThinkBackNow

A forest - the word dates back to the Norman occupancy, when it meant an area set aside for England's violent new masters to hunt boar and deer - is necessarily larger than a wood. It belonged to the king and was a fit place for his recreation.

John Burnside

KingForestBackPlaceNewWood

There are no more Elizabeth Taylors. You could be fascinated by her, she lived so many lives, she lived far, she loved the jewels; she had gaudy taste but she had extraordinary talent.

Andre Leon Talley

TalentLovedYouMoreSheTaste

Once the product's task is known, design the interface first; then implement to the interface design.

Jef Raskin

DesignProductFirstTaskOnceThen

For less than the cost of a Big Mac, fries and a Coke, you can buy a loaf of fresh bread and some good cheese or roast beef, which you will enjoy much more.

Steve Albini

GoodEnjoyYouCheeseBreadWill

I only choose musicians who I think will emerge, can emerge, with their own character, while still going along with the tune in question.

Robert Wyatt

CharacterThinkMusiciansChooseOwn

I enjoy talking pitching and talking baseball. And I don't have all the answers. I don't claim to, but I'm more than happy to share my beliefs.

Roy Halladay

BaseballHappyTalkingEnjoyMore

Unfair trade agreements, passed by both Republicans and Democrats, have sent millions of jobs to other countries. We need to stop this hemorrhaging and find ways for American workers to compete in the new market.

Russ Feingold

AmericanFindStopNewUnfairNeed

Over the next four years, we will be bold. We will be willing to experiment. We will not fear failure.

Matt Blunt

FailureFearBoldWillOverYears

I think the 360 deals are what stands out to me, first and foremost. I never would have dreamed that record labels would be taking a piece of touring, merchandise, and everything else. The world has changed so dramatically from when we first started.

Jay DeMarcus

MeWorldThinkNeverFirstOut

When I began my career, I was constantly referred to as the kid who could play the blues.

Jonny Lang

CareerBluesPlayKidWhoBegan

In my mind, there's more to life than just fighting. That's just how I am.

Demetrious Johnson

LifeI AmMindFightingMoreJust

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