"I learn things late-and only the hard way."

-- James Ellroy

“I love the sound of breaking glass Especially when Im lonely I need the noises of destruction When theres nothing new.”
“I hold back parts of my life and experiences... I don't want to share anything just for the sake of sharing and exposing myself, but if something feels right and I feel inspired by the situations or moment I'll definitely share it. There are so many stories and experiences I have not shared, and I don't feel compelled to.”

Source : Source: elitedaily.com
“My oldest step-son wants to direct or produce. As far as being an actor, I've already told them they have to wait until they're 18; I won't take them to auditions.”
“Libertarians know that a free country has nothing to fear from anyone coming in or going out - while a welfare state is scared to death of poor people coming in and rich people getting out.”
“Many transition states have a well-defined preferred geometrical requirement.”
“With wives, men hide behind the air of bravado, which is basically a defence mechanism, I think. Clever creatures, women. Very clever.”
“How can I appreciate light from an aging sun shining through new configurations neither pine nor ash? How can I extol the nuturing fragrances from the spires, the spicules of a landscape not yet formed or seeded?”

Source : Pattiann Rogers (1994). “Firekeeper: new & selected poems”
“I've never gone for the smooth, suave Latin or French lover. That usually makes me think they're trying to pull one over on me.”

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