"I started writing when I was a journalist. But every time I sat down to write a novel or a story, I ended up writing about myself, which was incredibly annoying and self-involved."

-- Damian Barr

#Writing Quotes #Self Quotes #Stories Quotes

“I do love making films. I want to be a filmmaker that grows and progresses and does keep trying to push myself. I think that's it... and a bit of confidence maybe.”

Source : Source: www.indielondon.co.uk
“If you act weird, people are going to treat you weird, but if you're just yourself, people respond to that.”

Source : "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“Understate and over-prove.”
“If I had to give up either acting or dancing, I'd choose to keep dancing.”

Source : "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“I just swing hard in case I hit it -- that's it.”
“Wealthy men can't live in an island that is encircled by poverty. We all breathe the same air. We must give a chance to everyone, at least a basic chance.”
“I personally prefer being a blonde, but whatever it takes for the character.”
“I am infected with life and will die of it in time.”

Source : Peter S Beagle (2007). “A Fine & Private Place”, p.271, Tachyon Publications

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