"The present hardly exists, after all-it becomes the past even as it happens. A tricky medium, time - and central to the concerns of fiction."

-- Penelope Lively

#Past Quotes #Fiction Quotes #Tricky Quotes

“I grew up in Canada and was a huge Spider-Man fan, and never thought of Spider-Man as an American hero.”

Source : "From Degrassi High To Manhattan: Jake Epstein Dons The Spidey Suit". Interview with Louis Peitzman, www.buzzfeed.com. December 12, 2012.
“If this is what you do to the winner, I'd hate to see how you treat the runner up.”
“I have to say that oil and gas revenues make up a large part of the Russian budget revenue. This is a serious component for us in addressing economic development, budget funding for our development programmes and, of course, and meeting of our social commitments to our citizens.”
“Here at the house, I've been decorating it and getting it organized. My best friend moved in in October so I've been getting her settled. She's my personal assistant now.”
“Don't follow the path. Blaze the trail.”

Source : Twitter post from Dec 20, 2014
“I have great people, smart people that are around me and we love the challenge. I guess it's like climbing a mountain or building a building. It's a challenge but you love every challenge that it brings or presents itself.”
“My label is largely about fabrics; print is definitely not my point of difference!”
“It is well to think well; it is divine to act well.”

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