"So many people can now write competent stories that the short story is in danger of dying of competence."

-- Flannery O'Connor

#Writing Quotes #People Quotes #Dying Quotes

“This is serious, if Martha gets the maximum sentence on all counts, she could serve 20 years in prison. Of course, you have to take off time off for good behavior, which means 20 years in prison.”
“We're the McDonalds of rock. Were always there to satisfy, and a billion served.”
“They do respect her but, they love to watch her strut.”
“Anything is possible in this world. I really believe that.”
“In singing, there's a vibration that comes from deep down inside, literally from your sex. When you put out that vibration, people can feel it. Billie Holiday does it. Peggy Lee does it. It's very hot.”
“Anything can be achieved with a strong enough why!”

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“You brain does its best when it is doing a task it can do well. That's basic brain science.”

Source : Source: bobmorris.biz
“Someone has said that even criticism is better than silence. I don't agree to this. Criticism can be very harmful unless it comes from a master; and in spite of the fact that we have hundreds of critics these days, it is one of the most difficult of professions.”

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