Barbara Delinsky Quotes

Too often, I've seen instances where we have an idea of what we want to be, where we want to go, and with whom - before life steps in the way, throws something at us that is beyond our control, and changes everything.

Barbara Delinsky

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: August 9, 1945

Topics

LifeControlGoWantWayBeyond

Deeply earnest and thoughtful people stand on shaky footing with the public.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

PeopleStandThoughtfulPublicShaky

Washburn's an old American name, but this one was assembled overseas.

John Fogerty

NameAmericanOldOverseas

I had not picked up a tennis racket in 15 years, so I tried.

Matthew Ashford

TennisYearsUpTriedI TriedHad

I'm pretty critical of myself as far as reaching some sort of perfect bull's-eye or target that I'm aiming for.

Jeff Bridges

MyselfPerfectTargetPrettyFar

I think at one point I had 50 or 60 tattoos, but then they all morphed to become a half sleeve and then a full sleeve and then a sleeve with half my hand and then half my back. So I have so many now where I feel like I can get away with saying, 'I have three tattoos.'

Ruby Rose

SayingThinkFeelBackI CanThree

I am also working on a couple of short stories for anthologies. This is new to me and I'm enjoying it.

Judith Guest

I AmMeShortNewWorkingStories

I have discovered I cannot dream up characters as incredible as the ones I meet in the wilderness.

Jean Craighead George

WildernessDreamMeetUpIncredible

Touring is a tough business.

Chris Squire

BusinessToughTouringTough Business

I believe that while race-neutral means are preferable, it is appropriate to use race as one factor among others in achieving a diverse student body.

Condoleezza Rice

BelieveBodyStudentAchievingRace

Companies in Silicon Valley invest a lot in understanding their users and what drives user engagement.

Pierre Omidyar

UnderstandingValleyEngagementUsers

The man who invented the red carpet needed his head examined.

Prince Philip

ManRedRed CarpetHeadCarpetWho

Living here where I live, on a farm way out in the countryside, in the woods, in fact, I have plenty of time to be alone, and I like it. I always have. I like my own company. And I am not the only one who feels this way; a high percentage of the Norwegian population feel as I do.

Per Petterson

LiveAloneTimeI AmWoodsFeel

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