M. John Harrison Quotes

A good ground rule for writing in any genre is, start with a form, then undermine its confidence in itself. Ask what it's afraid of, what it's trying to hide - then write that.

M. John Harrison

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: July 26, 1945

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But in the finished art of the song the use of words has no connection with the use of words in poetry.

John Drinkwater

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We have entered an era vibrating with the din of small voices. Every citizen can be a reporter, can take on the powers that be.

Matt Drudge

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People are goofy about the movie business, so you end up counting on friends you knew before you were successful. It is harder to make new friends because you are a little more cautious.

Michael Douglas

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Some of us care about this - justice and unity - just because it's in style right now.

Trip Lee

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At 11, I went to live with my maternal nan and granddad temporarily, after my parents separated, and Nan would let me have a go on her piano. My grandparents were like something out of the Noel Coward play, 'This Happy Breed,' and it was magical to hear them sing music-hall songs.

Jools Holland

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For an actor, playing one character and transitioning to a completely different one is a dream come true.

Dean Norris

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In high school, I made the all-city and all-state soccer teams.

Clint Smith

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The elitist way of looking on the runway, frankly, seems old fashioned.

Anna Wintour

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I knew I wanted to be a professional triathlete, but I didn't know it was possible until I won the junior champs. My dad said I should give Cambridge a go to see if I could do both, but it was only ever a trial.

Alistair Brownlee

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When I watch dance, most of the time I just see a potential that is not there at all. I just see they missed the point. They just give us a tiny bit of what it could be.

Sylvie Guillem

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I have too many fantasies to be a housewife. I guess I am a fantasy.

Marilyn Monroe

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I'm very sensitive and I'm quite a soft person, and I cry a lot when things upset me.

Leona Lewis

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