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Penelope Lively
"In old age, you realise that while you're divided from your youth by decades, you can close your eyes and summon it at will. As a writer it puts one at a distinct advantage." --
Source : "A life in books: Penelope Lively". Interview with Sarah Crown, www.theguardian.com. July 24, 2009.
Penelope Lively
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“In recent years, research into the prevention and treatment of arthritis has led to measures that successfully reduce pain and improve the quality of life for millions.”
“Most of my scars are not fire-related and I no longer say "I know what I am doing" at critical moments.”
Source : Usenet article <[email protected] >, 2005.
“Joy comes and goes, hope ebbs and flows Like the wave; Change doth unknit the tranquil strength of men. Love tends life a little grace, A few sad smiles; and then, Both are laid in one cold place, In the grave.”
“A good player can make any guitar sound good.”
“This is the sad bed of chosen chastity because you are miles and mountains away.”
“By bridging the literacy barrier through the use of 3D interactive models we overcome the inherent limitations of text. At the same time, language differences become much less important as text is replaced by interactive, 3D images.”
“Coach was going to make us do striders today, but I talked him out of it”
“I think the best role models for women are people who are fruitfully and confidently themselves, who bring light into the world.”
