Kate Atkinson Quotes

Like many writers, I started by writing short stories. I needed to learn how to write and stories are the most practical way to do this, and less soul-destroying than working your way through a lengthy novel and then discovering it's rubbish.

Kate Atkinson

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: December 20, 1951

Topics

WritingShortLearnWayWrite

I've seen tennis clubs close in Manhattan and garages put up in their place, and I'd sure like to be part of reversing that trend.

John McEnroe

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My natural response to a stressful situation is to shut down. I do weird things, like, I don't cry, I get really cold.

Amy Adams

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Watching National League pitchers trying to hit or even bunt is depressing.

Ron Blomberg

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I do intelligent roles. I don't want to be labeled as doing silly movies. I'm more mature than kids my age because I'm constantly surrounded by adults.

Mischa Barton

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What my home life is like now is great.

Missy Elliott

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My record is, far as I know, unimpeachable.

Mitch Daniels

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I don't believe in the electric cars, but I strongly believe in hybrids.

Luca Cordero di Montezemolo

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The sound of a million butterflies flapping their wings is indescribable. It's very heavenly.

Louie Schwartzberg

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I'm not desperate to sign, like, a record deal. I'm very hungry, but I'm just not desperate for it.

Little Simz

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My brother is a scientist. He's a professor at MIT. He brought science fiction into my world.

Chris Carter

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I just had this feeling that, if I were to get into a fight, somehow I would have the ability to fight back, just based on playing 'Street Fighter' for so many years of my life. It's almost like I actually learned martial arts.

Bryan Lee O'Malley

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Believe in yourself and know that you're strong enough to get through just about anything.

Ashleigh Murray

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