Natasha Trethewey Quotes

Often it seems that there are writers who are their best selves on the page. That Seamus Heaney was as genuine and deeply admirable in person as in his poems was to me a gift, then as now.

Natasha Trethewey

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: poet
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: April 26, 1966

Topics

BestMeGiftPersonPageGenuine

Other people might want a Ferrari, but I wanted a butterfly house. I built it together with a blacksmith. We designed it together.

Andre Rieu

ButterflyTogetherPeopleHouseWant

We have these rules, the 'hero rules.' Like, a hero doesn't slouch. A hero walks proudly with his head up. A hero walks with a purpose. A hero's always a gentleman.

John Singleton

HeroPurposeGentlemanRulesHead

Generally, when I come to festivals, I just wander freely and see what happens.

St. Lucia

FestivalsWanderSeeComeJust

Uh, I just had an operation last March which was rather serious and I'm recuperating now. I'm on a very bland diet. But, uh, I'm lucky, I was just lucky, that's all.

Rube Goldberg

DietSeriousNowMarchLuckyLast

I don't retain facts very well when it comes to music history.

Lucy Dacus

MusicHistoryFactsWellVery

I want to be a good actor more than anything - someone you can respect.

Logan Lerman

GoodRespectSomeoneYouWantActor

In times when religious or political faith or hope predominates, the writer functions totally in unison with society, and expresses society's feelings, beliefs, and hopes in perfect harmony.

Juan Goytisolo

FaithHopeSocietyPoliticalPerfect

I hope to be making television shows and films, and creating content that captivates Latinos. I try not to think about it too much, though. I'm more focused in the present.

Jon Huertas

HopeThinkPresentTelevisionTry

With beauty, I just try to get as much sleep as possible. I might have a nice hot bath and moisturise with coconut oil.

Courtney Eaton

BeautySleepBathNicePossibleTry

Onstage I do all the stuff I'd never do in real life, like lashing out at people who make me mad or freaking out in a long bank lineup. Performing allows me to fulfill all the sicko fantasies I've ever had.

Colin Mochrie

LifePeopleMeLongMadNever

I'm made up of immigrant stock. I went to a primary school in London. I grew up eating Spangles, why shouldn't I be as well placed to speak for Londoners as anyone else?

Boris Johnson

SchoolEatingSpeakWhyLondonUp

I know I need to watch myself because I don't want anyone to think I'm snobby or stuck up. I have to be real careful. I don't want to hurt my Christian witness.

Austin O'Brien

MyselfThinkHurtChristianKnowUp

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