"I never really understood the idea that nonfiction ought to be this dispensary of data that we have at the moment. Also, roughly around the time we were doing this fact-checking. And I never really understood why people think what nonfiction's job is to give them information as opposed to something else."

-- John D'Agata

#Thinking Quotes #People Quotes #Giving Quotes

“It took seven years from the day I decided I wanted to write fiction to actually getting a book published.”

Source : "National Book Award Winner Cynthia Kadohata on Self-Editing: 'It involves a lot of flailing around.'". Interview with Maryann Yin, www.adweek.com. November 25, 2013.
“You know, one of my fears about living alone so long is that you get used to doing everything your own way.”
“Whatever my ancestors did to you, none of them consulted me.”

Source : Tad Williams (2010). “Shadowrise: Volume Three of Shadowmarch”, p.524, Penguin
“The ocean is not just blank blue space but rather the habitat for amazing wildlife, and we have to take care how we use it. If we want to keep having the goods and services it provides, we have to treat it more carefully in terms of fishing and dumping.”
“I don't really feel famous. I'm just an internet guy. I walk down the street and people don't really mess with me too much. I still have my life.”

Source : Source: pitchfork.com
“Charles Barkley, Clyde Drexler and I used to argue for hours about who the best athletes are. I thought football players were better overall.”

Source : "Sorry, Charles, but NBA stars couldn't cut it". Interview with Mike Sando, www.espn.com. May 29, 2013.
“Kill the idea of the lone, suffering artist. Don't make it any harder on yourself.”
“Make a commitment to your self that today, success is your only options! No matter the obstacles, no matter the sacrifice! you have decided you won't be denied, you won't be defeated!”

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