"I have a pretty major problem with a language where one of the most common variables has the name $_"

-- Brian H. Hook

#Names Quotes #Variables Quotes #Common Quotes

“When on the set of a film, you have to play natural for entire scenes in a very unnatural environment. You have to express emotions and interact with other actors and also use your voice.”
“If by the liberty of the press were understood merely the liberty of discussing the propriety of public measures and political opinions, let us have as much of it as you please: But if it means the liberty of affronting, calumniating and defaming one another, I, for my part, own myself willing to part with my share of it, whenever our legislators shall please so to alter the law and shall chearfully consent to exchange my liberty of abusing others for the privilege of not being abused myself.”
“I used to skip school and paint my face with Ace Frehley Kiss make-up.”
“I didn't know what we would be selling in the year 2000 but whatever it was we would be selling the most of it.”
“I am a Catholic. As far as possible I go to Mass every day. This is a rosary. As far as possible, I kneel down and tell these beads every day. If you reject me on account of my religion, I shall thank God that He has spared me the indignity of being your representative!”
“I think men are allowed to be fat and bald and ugly and women aren't. And it's just not - there is no equality there”
“Avoid the "hard-to-grasp" headline - the headline that requires thought and is not clear at first glance.”
“What is the best way to write? Each of us has to discover her own way by writing. Writing teaches writing. No one can tell you your own secret.”

Source : Gail Sher (1999). “One Continuous Mistake: Four Noble Truths for Writers”, p.115, Penguin

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