James D. Houston famous quotes

We were so fundamental that almost everything had been stripped away from the place of worship. Think of the role words can play, when all other enticements and sensual attractions are gone.
-- James D. Houston

#Thinking #Play #Sensual

Sometimes you don't choose the material; the material chooses you.
-- James D. Houston

#Sometimes #Materials

Words are the basic tools, if you are a writer. But why? Why do you choose one set of tools rather than another?
-- James D. Houston

#Tools #You Choose

There are writers you admire, for the skill or the art, for the inventiveness or for the professionalism of a career well spent. And there are writers-sometimes the same ones, sometimes not-to whom you are powerfully attracted, for reasons that may or may not have to do with literary values. They speak to you, or speak for you, sometimes with a voice that could almost be your own. Often there is one writer in particular who awakens you, who is the teacher they say you will meet when you are ready for the lesson.
-- James D. Houston

#Teacher #Art #Skills

A quotation is a handy thing to have about, saving one the trouble of thinking for oneself, always a laborious business.

I don't think that when Zionism began there was a claim that we were losing - even in part - our capacity to contribute to other peoples.

Tell me not here, it needs not saying, What tune the enchantress plays In aftermaths of soft September Or under blanching mays, For she and I were long acquainted And I knew all her ways.

Poetry is a way for me to explore a tingly feeling, to let it play itself out, and also to map it. I feel like I'm making little star maps when I write poems.

It's a 360-degree sound experience. Like you're in the middle of the band. A lot of people have the technology to play the format, so why not put it out there. It sounds great.

If you want something to play with go find yourself a toy, baby, my time is too expensive and I'm not a little boy.

I think being recognized more is something you have to get used to, whether it's your homeland or when you're traveling. People recognize me from my play or a commercial I've done. It's just a normal part of life.

The thing you realize as you get older and you play, that you don't really understand when you're a backup the first few offseasons, how important that mental rest is. It's a grind physically during the season, dealing with the hits and the physical pain that goes with playing in this game. But mentally it's probably more taxing, so you need that ability to find that escape.

I never liked the language of Henry Miller. I don't think ***** has added to our sensual life.

I never thought of Kim Basinger in terms of age. For me she embodies woman with her subtleties and intricacies. She's sensual and intellectually engaging, elegant with a very strong personal style.