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W. Somerset Maugham Quotes

I can imagine no more comfortable frame of mind for the conduct of life than a humorous resignation.

W. Somerset Maugham

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: playwright
Nationality: british
Birth: January 25, 1874 - December 16, 1965

Topics

Life Humor Mind I Can Comfortable

For the last 20 years of my life, I've had the mantra to do amazing parts with amazing people in amazing projects, so I'm attracted to good story, writing and character and good people. That's what I'm always searching for and I don't think that's ever going to change.

Life Change Good Character People

We are aware only of the empty space in the forest, which only yesterday was filled with trees.

Space Environmental Trees Forest

When I write a tune - and it's been like this for many years - I always hear in the back of my head some sort of vague, orchestrated, fully fleshed-out big-band version of the song with other parts going on.

Song Back Write Always Years Head

Reggae goes in and out. It sounds so good, it feels so good and feels so tropical, but the problem is not everybody is Caribbean. Not everyone is going to sound authentic doing it, and sometimes it comes off cheesy when other people do it.

Good People Problem Doing Sometimes

This is my idea of heaven, coming home and watching the news.

Home Heaven News Watching Coming

If it takes you seven years to write each novel, you need a patron. And I would rather have my corporate self as my patron than any arts council or bestower of grants.

Self You Write Need Years Arts

Laura Bush, it seems, is used to cast a softer light on her husband, who then proceeds to reverse whatever she's just promised.

Light Husband She Whatever Her Used

Filming is like a house, you have to feel comfortable in it.

Feel You House Comfortable Like

I know people say you have to be big and strong to play in the Premier League, but you cannot just judge a player by their size. You have to look at their other qualities, too.

People Strong Judge You Look Play

Look: the day I've made a movie that I think is really good, I hope I say it out loud so somebody can say, 'Then you probably made the worst movie of your entire career.'

Christopher McQuarrie

Good Hope Day Think You Look

People in France are very intrusive when they recognize you. In New York, they are very polite, with quick words, so it's great.

Great Words New York People You New

A lot of players were going to Europe, but there were always stories of teams not being able to pay, and the players and girls were stuck with no money for airfare to come home. So I got a nice contract from Japan and decided to play there.

Home Money Play Nice Pay Europe

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