"Fortunately age does not affect literature. After a man is dead, he may continue in the business and often rank higher than his living competitors."

-- Myrtle Reed

#Men Quotes #Age Quotes #May Quotes

“The visual image is a kind of tripwire for the emotions.”
“Writing anything as an expert is really poisonous to the writing process, because you lose the quality of discovery.”
“You have to close quickly, you have to eliminate time and space and you have to try to deny them the puck. When you're playing with it, it forces them out of their rhythm and forces them to play defense, which they obviously don't want to do.”

Source : Chris Pronger during NHL Stanley Cup Finals: Flyers v Blackhawks Press Conference, www.asapsports.com. May 30, 2010.
“I've always been drawn to stories and characters facing some sort of struggle against forces beyond our control, be it love, loss, betrayal.”
“It is great happiness to be praised of them who are most praiseworthy.”
“I don't really consider myself an impressionist.”
“But Noah, you're not supposed to do this, and I can't let you. So go back to your room." Then smiling softly and sniffling and shuffling some papers on the desk, she says: "Me, I'm going downstairs for some coffee. I won't be back to check on your for a while, so don't do anything foolish." She rises quickly, touches my arm, and walks toward the stairs. She doesn't look back, and suddenly I am alone. I don't know what to think. I look at where she had been sitting and see her coffee, a full cup, still steaming, and once again I learn that there are good people in the world.”
“A star on top will complete all the scenery!”

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