"At this stage I am not involved with young adults as closely as many other writers. My children are grown up and my grandchildren are still quite young."

-- Margaret Mahy

#Children Quotes #Adults Quotes #Stage Quotes

“I grew up very much an athlete and very much a swimmer and a dancer and a horse rider and surf lifesaving club, you name it I've probably done it. I just find so much gratification in being physical.”

Source : "Sharni Vinson Talks You’re Next, Playing the Survivalist Girl, Embracing the Film’s Stunts, and More". Interview with Matt Goldberg, collider.com. March 21, 2013.
“Whatever open-border libertarians think about immigration law, once the immigration scofflaw steals, trespasses, or vandalizes private property, said alien is guilty of crimes. To say, moreover, that the state's laws made masses of men and women commit such crimes is to voice the philosophy of determinism, not individualism.”
“I've always been terrified about being bored. I always think being bored is the worst thing. The only strategic decision I ever made as an actor was to try and make each job as different as possible.”
“He may be out of my life physically, but he'll always be a part of me. I can't let go even if I wanted to.”
“Wise were the kings who never chose a friend till with full cups they had unmasked his soul, and seen the bottom of his deepest thoughts.”
“We have to humble ourselves and the way you do that is by serving other people.”
“To keep demands as much skill as to win.”
“Building awareness and responsibility is the essence of good coaching.”

Source : John Whitmore (2010). “Coaching for Performance: GROWing Human Potential and Purpose: The Principles and Practice of Coaching and Leadership”, p.33, Nicholas Brealey Publishing

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