"It is better to write a bad first draft than to write no first draft at all."

-- Will Shetterly

#Writing Quotes #Firsts Quotes

“Often, we are too slow to recognize how much and in what ways we can assist each other through sharing expertise and knowledge.”
“No matter how great you are, the next great one is already sitting there waiting to take your place.”
“I'm such a happy, easygoing person.”
“Englishmen have a genius for looking uncomfortable. Their feelings are terribly mixed up with their personal appearance.”

Source : Sara Jeannette Duncan (2012). “A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London')”, p.165, tredition
“The congressmen and senators used to go have a drink in D.C. They would disagree all day long, but they would find that time to sit down and learn about each other personally. I think that's totally wiped out; I don't think it really exists anymore.”
“If a restaurant fumbles once I don't have to hold it against them, anyone can have a bad night.”
“All sport... is one of the few activities where young people can proceed along traditional avenues, where objectives are clear, where the desire to win is not only permissible, but encouraged.”
“[While voicing cartoons] you have to lose your sanity and inhibitions and any kind of dignity and just throw yourself around a bit.”

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