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“the friend in need is the one who is the friend in deed; ... if people were not friends in need, there was every likelihood that they never would be friends again in any conditions that might obtain.”
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“If character is the foreground of fiction, setting is the background, and as in a painting's composition, the foreground may be in harmony or in conflict with the background.”
Source : Janet Burroway (1987). “Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft”, Little Brown
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“The rehearsal is where it all happens for an actor.”
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“I seek to be authentic and engaging, using my own experiences, being as vulnerable as I ask my clients to be, to enhance the process.”
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“A buddy of mine was addicted to ***** and he told me that people who say quitting cigarettes is harder than quitting ***** are wrong.”
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“I leave CNN with the utmost respect, love and admiration for the company and everyone who works here. This has been my family and shared endeavor for the past 27 years, and I am forever grateful and proud of all that we have accomplished.”
Source : "Christiane Amanpour quits CNN" by Mark Sweney, www.theguardian.com. March 19, 2010.
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“Give me women, wine and snuff Until I cry out 'hold, enough!' You may do so san objection Till the day of resurrection; For bless my beard then aye shall be My beloved Trinity.”
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“The first time I had a secretary, I was sheepish about being demanding or even asking questions.”
Source : "Power? Thanks, but I’d Rather Have Influence". Interview with Adam Bryant, www.nytimes.com. June 4, 2011.