"Become a creative thinking detective! Ask probing questions. There is no such thing as a wasted question."

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Source : Elaine DUNDON (2002). “Seeds of Innovation: Cultivating the Synergy That Fosters New Ideas”, p.38, AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn

Elaine Dundon

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“There were many films made for both cinema and television, and in general I don't connect them very much with our books. I have one favorite: 'The Man on the Roof' by director Bo Widerberg, which was based on 'The Abominable Man.”
“In the rush of today's world, and with more than half of us now living in cities, the majority of people are less and less connected with the spectacle of Nature.”

Source : "WATCH: Is The Human Race In Danger Of Becoming Extinct Soon?" by Louise Leakey, www.huffingtonpost.com. July 5, 2013.
“[It] was written and sold. I knew it was a strong story because I cared about it and believed in it. I had no idea that it would have the effect it had on the audience. While most people ignored it, of course, and continue to live full and happy lives without reading it or anything else by me, there was still a surprisingly large group who responded to the story with some fervency.”
“As readers, we are seldom interested in the fine sentiments of a lesson learnt; we seldom care about the good manners of morals. Repentance puts an end to conversation; forgiveness becomes the stuff of moralistic tracts. Revenge - bloodthirsty, justice-hungry revenge - is the very essence of romance, lying at the heart of much of the best fiction.”
“You cannot buy experience. You have to fight for it.”
“You don't think your way to creative work. You work your way to creative thinking.”
“You can tell when someone is putting on a role. If someone really believes in what theyre saying, its quite hard to find cracks.”
“We all need each other. Sons of god need daughters of god, daughters of god need sons of god.”

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