"Every woman's man, and every man's woman."

“How much sweeter life would be if it all happened in reverse, if, after decades of disappointments, you finally arrived at an age when you had conceded nothing, when everything was possible.”

Source : Karen Thompson Walker (2012). “The Age of Miracles”, p.82, Simon and Schuster

“While I was looking the other way your fire went out. Left me with cinders to kick into dust, what a waste of the wonder you were”

“In certain kinds of writing, particularly in art criticism and literary criticism, it is normal to come across long passages which are almost completely lacking in meaning.”

“It wasn't fair, but fairness was something you had to go get; it wasn't delivered like the mail.”

Source : "Last Call". Book by Tim Powers, April 1992.

“I love music, especially classical like Verdi; it's a great way to relax.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

“Closing the gap for women entrepreneurs should be a priority for the federal government - and yet the Small Business Administration has failed in their promise to women business owners.”

“I do think I've learned, in the ensuing years, how to be a more effective bandleader. And maybe, just maybe, we're a little better on our instruments.”

Source : "The Only Late is Never". Interview with Marc Masters, Grayson Currin, pitchfork.com. November 12, 2010.

“My father owned a small piece of land. He carried it with him wherever he went.”