"The cost of failure is really high when youâ€™re contributing as yourself,"

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Source : "SXSW 2011: 4Chan founder Christopher Poole on anonymity and creativity" by Josh Halliday, www.theguardian.com. March 13, 2011.

Christopher Poole

“If those sorts of moments would be the only pleasure life offered me, I'd be better off shutting out that one brilliant source of light to let my eyes begin to adjust to the darkness.”
“You sit back in the darkness, nursing your beer, breathing in that ineffable aroma of the old-time saloon: dark wood, spilled beer, good cigars, and ancient whiskey - the sacred incense of the drinking man.”
“Whether you change the linen or stitch up wounds, cook the food or dispense the medicines, it is in your hands to help build a public service worthy of all those who gave their lives for the dream of democracy”
“I'm ready to become a French person amongst French people, and more than ever I have the love for my country deeply ingrained in my heart.”
“The roles that I feel I get, or handed to me, or whatever, are not that interesting. I don't think it's a problem that's specific to black women. I think it's a problem that's specific to movie-making in America.”
“Duotrope is like a smart phone. You can't imagine the world ever going back.”
“Europe unified its monetary policy through the euro before it unified politically, therefore sustaining member countries' abilities to pursue the kind of independent fiscal policies that can strain a joint currency.”
“the only door into her bedroom led through the church.”

Source : Frances Parkinson Keyes (1968). “Dinner at Antoine's”

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