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Padgett Powell Quotes

I don't write with a scheme or a plan. I write word to word, so whatever that first sentence is, having said that, one more or less had to say what comes next and next and next. Guilty of no cogitation or forethought.

Padgett Powell

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: novelist
Nationality: american
Birth: April 25, 1952

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Plan Guilty Said Say Write First

I think I look better in darker clothes. And maybe the fact that I wear black so much makes me more aware of putting people at ease.

Joan Jett

People Me Black Think Better Look

It is my supposition that the Universe in not only queerer than we imagine, is queerer than we can imagine.

John B. S. Haldane

Universe Imagine Only Than

I wish I could never spend another second talking about cancer and all it does to everyone it surrounds, but unfortunately, that cannot be because of my life.

Jenna Morasca

Life My Life Wish Talking Never

No, but I've always felt that with true talent, and a commitment to hard work, it is possible to achieve an enduring respect and appreciation. In other words, I don't take my fans for granted.

John Fogerty

Work Hard Work Respect Commitment

As far as this business of solitary confinement goes, the most important thing for survival is communication with someone, even if it's only a wave or a wink, a tap on the wall, or to have a guy put his thumb up. It makes all the difference.

John McCain

Communication Business Wave Survival

Any woman in any career has to think about when they have children, if they want to have children, and how it's going to affect their career.

Lizzie Armitstead

Children Woman Think Career Want

What's my status? I'm just a guy from Saginaw, Michigan, trying to make it. But you know, pretty nice crib.

Draymond Green

Trying You Know Nice Status Pretty

I haven't shoplifted since I was 13.

Chuck Palahniuk

Since

We're excited about how tech can be used to get tech out of the way.

Astro Teller

Way Out Excited Used Get Tech

I think a lot of people settle with comfort. I've kinda pushed my whole life not to do that. There's nothing wrong with settling, it's definitely an easier life than the one I've chosen to live.

Aubrey O'Day

Life Live People Think Comfort

When I want to be popular, I pull on a guitar and sing a song. Pras did not affect me because, in the realm of politics, he has never stood up for anything.

Wyclef Jean

Politics Me Song Guitar Want Never

As a young boy growing up in Rohtak, India, I had no idea what my life's work would be. But my parents instilled in me something that I have never forgotten: that work must have a sense of purpose beyond mere financial gain; that to be meaningful, work should make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others.

Punit Renjen

Life Positive Work Purpose Parents