"One's first book, kiss, home run is always the best."

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Source : Clifton Fadiman (1955). “Party of One: The Selectd Writings of Clifton Fadiman”

Clifton Fadiman

#Running Quotes #Book Quotes #Home Quotes

“I've been around since I was 19, I won the Oscar when I was 21, I've had a couple of TV series. I've continued to work despite the predictions of some naysayers.”
“I think training your instinct comes from writing and reading. There's no big secret. And reading slush helps, as well; I'd recommend everyone edit a literary magazine at some point. It's time-consuming, but there's a lot to learn from other writers who are also learning. The patterns (twelve stories about whales in this batch?) are also interesting.”
“I am an anarchist, and according to anarchist principles nation states become obstacles to a true humanistic globalization.”
“I'm very shy. But as a director and especially a female director, absolutely: How I used to walk on the court is how I walk on set. And I have to - I mean, I'm controlling 150, 200 people, and everything is on me.”

Source : Source: www.mtv.com
“If a tree falls in the forest and it hits a mime, would he make a noise?”
“I know there is no danger that I will ever forget that people construct their own reality, that human beings are not led to the same version of events and of the world by the same physical evidence.”
“I think it all comes down to motivation. If you really want to do something, you will work hard for it.”

Source : FaceBook post by Jim Rohn from May 02, 2017
“If you are at all successful in your business, be prepared to never have another good day or bad day at work. There will be so many things - good and bad - happening on any given day that you will be on a roller coaster of highs and lows. If that excites you, then go for it.”

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