"In a gambit you give up a Pawn for the sake of getting a lost game"

-- Samuel Boden

#Giving Up Quotes #Games Quotes #Chess Quotes

“Love's a recurring theme through my work.”
“On Hallowe'en the old ghosts come about us, and they speak to some; to others they are dumb.”

Source : Eleanor Farjeon (2013). “The New Book of Days”, p.372, Random House
“When you are exhausted from trying, try just one more time.”
“You don't expect everyone out there watching to believe that this cartoon is real, that this drawing has really come to life. But on some level, you do. You try to cast a spell. You want the world to feel real. It's a nerdy pursuit.”
“For me, hour-long drama was always the thing I felt the most comfortable doing, and I've played so many dramatic roles in the theater.”

Source : "Emmys 2012: Six Shows in One Season? Kate Burton, Daughter Of Sir Richard, Did It (Q&A)". Interview with Tim Appelo, www.hollywoodreporter.com. June 22, 2012.
“Inspiration is a farce that poets have invented to give themselves importance.”
“When I was covering baseball the Reds had a first baseman, Sean Casey. His nickname was "The Mayor" because he knew and connected with absolutely everyone. Incredibly lovely ... even invited Red writers to his wedding. And that never happens.”

Source : Source: lombardiave.com
“If we were to hit the level that Metallica or somebody like that hit, we'd have had a hard time dealing with it. I think it would have been our doom. It's hard for anybody at that level.”

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