A. S. Byatt Quotes

Why do we take pleasure in gruesome death, neatly packaged as a puzzle to which we may find a satisfactory solution through clues - or if we are not clever enough, have it revealed by the all-powerful tale-teller at the end of the book? It is something to do with being reduced to, and comforted by, playing by the rules.

A. S. Byatt

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I used to have this Mercedes, a dark blue 450SLC, which was the most beautiful car. I'd like to have another unusual, beautiful car.

Andrew Davies

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In 1995, I sold the rights to Harry Bosch to Paramount. They had several screenplays written, but a movie never happened. Harry Bosch went on the shelf, and I had to wait 15 years to get him back.

Michael Connelly

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Wit - the salt with which the American humorist spoils his intellectual cookery by leaving it out.

Ambrose Bierce

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Your talent is in your choice.

Stella Adler

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The whole Indian thing, I always say it's really the American holocaust. It's something we need to look at.

Skeet Ulrich

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I read that John Hughes script for 'Mr. Mom,' and I thought, 'This guy is a funny writer.' I went: 'You ought to stick around and direct this thing.' But he didn't; he left, and look what he became. A really legendary comedy director.

Michael Keaton

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Every successful enterprise has a very clear strategic purpose.

Mitch Daniels

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Victory puts us on a level with heaven.

Lucretius

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You don't usually meet directors on the streets.

Jason Statham

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I thought I could play the hellraiser and then put 'Johnny Vegas' back in his box. I found popularity through self-destruction. The more you damage yourself, the more people are drawn to you, and that can be quite addictive. It is not a lifestyle you can maintain.

Johnny Vegas

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We're going to run against Nancy Pelosi in 2018. We'll remind people in 2018 - what's the rhetorical question - 'Do you really want Nancy Pelosi back as speaker of the House?'

Chris Collins

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I didn't get attached to Botox. It is costly, and you have to remember to keep doing it.

Cherie Lunghi

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