"A woman's body works as if it knew something she didn't, and does not have her best interests at heart. If you need to look your best it will deliver you a pimple; if you don't want it to, your period will start early; if you want a baby badly your body refuses to give you one; if you are content in your life, lo, you are pregnant."

-- Fay Weldon

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“I lost my second marriage because of drinking, and I loved the woman very much. But I thought I needed booze to write. I'm glad I was disabused.”
“How aware are we of our own inner life, our spirituality-something so intangible yet so priceless? How much effort do we make to perceive that which is not obvious, which can neither be seen nor heard? I believe the exploration and enrichment of the human spirit is what determines our very humanity. Such enrichment provides an inner compass that can lead civilizations to greatness.”
“The very flexibility and ease which make men's friendships so agreeable while they endure, make them the easier to destroy and forget.”
“There's stars, superstars, and then there's Bobby Orr.”
“A great artist can paint a great picture on a small canvas.”

Source : Charles Dudley Warner (2012). “Washington Irving”, p.90, tredition
“Use their tactics if you feel strongly enough. Make a nuisance of yourself. Make an official complaint. Take it to a tribunal. As an atheist youre part of a minority whose beliefs are constantly ignored and marginalised while religious prejudice is pandered to and encouraged, and you have every right to be offended by that . . . Remember, one person on their own cant do much, but a million people each doing a little every day can change things very quickly”

Source : "Laughing religion off the planet with Pat Condell". Interview with Dave McKeegan, freethinker.co.uk. February 27, 2008.
“I'm a songwriter, and people will tell you the greatest stories about their lives, whether you want to hear it or not.”
“People who just listen to music and are not a part of the creative community should realize that there is a lot of interaction between artists who have different styles.”

Source : Source: pitchfork.com

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