Ian Rankin Quotes

My first novel was turned down by half a dozen publishers. And even after having published five or six books, I wasn't making enough money to live on, and was beginning to think I'd have to give up the dream of being a full-time writer.

Ian Rankin

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: scottish
  • Birth: April 28, 1960

Topics

LiveMoneyBeginningThinkEnough

I understood very little about the significance of the Tony before, but I've learned that it makes a huge significance to whether or not your show is going to run.

Jez Butterworth

RunLittleGoingShowUnderstood

I think being eclectic is bad when you're just starting out.

Jerry Harrison

ThinkYouBadStartingOutJust

Bob Marley songs are my songs. These are the songs that have been passed on to me. Let me say, I wear my family crest, and I represent my family to the fullest.

Stephen Marley

FamilyMeSayFullestWearBeen

I pretty much know everything there is to know about Dahmer.

Ross Lynch

KnowEverythingPrettyMuchAbout

I'm just a character actor.

Dennis Farina

CharacterActorJustCharacter Actor

Make your film for the least amount you can.

Debra Granik

YouFilmMakeYourLeastAmount

I approach horror music differently than anything else. The very first time I watch an episode, I want to be playing an instrument to it so I can get that shock into the show.

Brian Reitzell

MusicTimeI CanWantHorrorFirst

Every man, however wise, needs the advice of some sagacious friend in the affairs of life.

Plautus

LifeFriendManWiseAdviceNeeds

I hope the cooks who are working for me now are getting that kind of experience so they can use what they're learning now as a foundation for a great career.

Thomas Keller

LearningHopeGreatExperienceMe

Traditional nursing facilities are sterile institutions rather than homes - which is why many Americans do not want to live in one or want this as their only option for themselves or their family members.

Risa Lavizzo-Mourey

FamilyLiveWantWhyOnlyRather

I'm a product of the Kennedy era. Kennedy's Inaugural plus the accident of Dean Rusk brought me into the government. Those were my values.

Richard Holbrooke

GovernmentMeValuesProductEra

I just always wanted to stay busy.

Luke Wilson

BusyAlwaysStayJustWanted

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