"Writing is the hardest work in the world. I have been a bricklayer and a truck driver, and I tell you â€“ as if you haven't been told a million times already â€“ that writing is harder. Lonelier. And nobler and more enriching."

-- Harlan Ellison

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“Those who are incapable of shining out by dress would do well to consider that the contrast between them and their clothes turns out much to their disadvantage.”
“Home?' I say. It's a word that can mean anywhere and nowhere.”
“When there are no avenues of escape or one is caught even before any attempt to escape can be made, then for the first time the use of self-defense techniques should be considered. Even at times like these, do not show any intention of attacking, but first let the attacker become careless. At that time attack him concentrating one's whole strength in one blow to a vital point and in the moment of surprise, escape and seek shelter and help.”
“So I'm not wrong when I said you are a puppet? That you have no voice or choice in deciding?”
“I have a feeling that I'll only have a home when I put a flag in my house with the person I'm going to be with. That's going to be my home. So I only see home in that sense. It's where love is going to lead me. It can be anywhere, basically, as long as you are with the person you want to be with, so you can build something together.”

Source : Source: www.interviewmagazine.com
“All I ever wanted to be president of was the American League.”
“If you only ever read one book in your life ... I highly recommend you keep your mouth shut”

Source : "How To Live". Book by Simon Munnery, 2005.
“Boredom is your mind and body's way of telling you you're not living up to your potential.”

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