"Even if you don't feel like sitting down to write or working on that big proposal, or whatever it is, just show up anyhow and the rest will follow."

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Source : "Twelve Tribes of Hattie Author Ayana Mathis Talks Fiction, Family, and (Sometimes) Faking It". Interview with Meredith Turits, www.glamour.com. December 17, 2012.

Ayana Mathis

#Writing Quotes #Sitting Down Quotes #Proposal Quotes

“We were always in the shadows of the stuff that was getting more attention. So people learned to listen to us slowly over time. And, frankly, we learned how to listen to ourselves. It takes us a long time to write a song that we all really like, so it makes sense that it would take a while for the listener to get there, too.”

Source : Source: www.interviewmagazine.com
“Poetry is a big space and I love it.”
“I have fun. I always have fun. I don't really get in a hurry about anything. I just try to go with the flow and have fun, and that's how I try to play baseball.”
“When decorum is repression, the only dignity free men have is to speak out.”
“When you have a big problem to solve, break it down to smaller ones first.”
“It is very important not to mistake hemlock for parsley, but to believe or not believe in God is not important at all.”
“I wish the Peace Corps and its volunteers continued success and perseverance. We are grateful for their contributions to society and dedication to providing assistance where it is needed. May the Peace Corps continue its legacy of service, both at home and abroad.”
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.”

Source : "Can We Gain Strength From Shame?". "TED Radio Hour" with Guy Raz, www.npr.org. March 11, 2013.

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