Malorie Blackman Quotes

We had a few non-fiction books at home, but my dad was of the opinion that fiction was a complete and utter waste of time because it wasn't real - so what was the point of reading it?

Malorie Blackman

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: british
  • Birth: February 8, 1962

Topics

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The mathematics of rhythm are universal. They don't belong to any particular culture.

John McLaughlin

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When faced with economic uncertainty, people don't want freedom. When they can't see their economic future, they want the nanny state.

John J. McLaughlin

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Perseverance - a lowly virtue whereby mediocrity achieves an inglorious success.

Ambrose Bierce

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Coming from a very inarticulate family made me try to speak for those who can't express themselves and created a need for articulation at its most ceremonial - poetry.

Tony Harrison

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I started cooking in kitchens right out of high school, and I was lucky to work with a lot of great people, but I had no idea it would turn into this. Of course no one should go into this business because they want to be the next Emeril.

Tom Colicchio

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Time between sets should be short and just long enough so that you are sufficiently recovered to hit the next set hard.

Ronnie Coleman

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I couldn't live without butter. Butter is probably my single favourite food.

Ruth Reichl

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We didn't have a whole lot of cash growing up. My mom was a single parent for a while before my stepdad came into the picture.

Chris Young

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Well, it's embarrassing to be a star.

Christian Bale

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I love New York, but being there the whole year, it gets a little crazy with the speed and rhythm of things.

Penelope Cruz

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Every morning, I wake up and think about 10 different things I'm thankful for, and I continue to spread that love throughout the day, always visualizing, meditating, and growing.

Shameik Moore

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I know for certain that God does not make mistakes, but he does make miracles. I am one. You are, too.

Nick Vujicic

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