"My first novel was a challenge to myself. No one had an inkling that I was working on it."

-- Vikas Swarup

#Challenges Quotes #Firsts Quotes #Novel Quotes

“Success doesn't come overnight and there's certain things you can't do. I've missed so many weddings, christenings and birthdays, but I know all my family are there behind me, wanting me to do really well and it was worth the sacrifice.”

Source : Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“I mean, who made up all the rules in the culture? Men-white male corporate society. So why wouldnt a woman want to rebel against that?”

Source : "Kim Gordon Sounds Off" by Lizzy Goodman, www.elle.com. April 22, 2013.
“My body is a projection of my consciousness.”
“I believe in the immortality of the soul because I have within me immortal longings.”
“There are no grades of vanity; there are only grades of ability in concealing it.”
“See you this Sunday in Miami Kane, I wonder how Paul will look in a speedo..”
“To give somebody your time is the biggest gift you can give.”

Source : Interview with Rosanna Greenstreet, www.theguardian.com. February 5, 2005.
“I have twenty countries in my memory and trail in my soul the colors of one hundred cities.”

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