My art and profession is to live.

Who has a right to tell me I have no gift, no talent, no passion ...' he murmured. 'Why do people say those things to you when youre young? Doesn't seem fair, does it?''No, darling, it's not fair,'she said. 'But the mystery is why you listen.

Anne Rice

The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion or ethnic background, is that we all believe we are above-average drivers.

Dave Barry

There's a loss of faith in the banking system that for so long has been the backbone of prosperity and growth.

Lucy Powell

Shadows fall on even the brightest hours.

Bryan Waller Proctor

It's a pleasure to share one's memories. Everything remembered is dear, endearing, touching, precious. At least the past is safe --though we didn't know it at the time. We know it now. Because it's in the past; because we have survived.

Susan Sontag

At a certain age it just became apparent to me that this was probably the work that I would have to do.

Daniel Day-Lewis

I love life because what more is there?

Anthony Hopkins

I was never into sports, and my passion was the arts as long as I could remember.

Stephen Wallem

If I tell you another seven hundred times, maybe one of these days you might turn your clothes right side out when you put them in the hamper, eh?

Jodi Picoult

We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat; they do not exist.

Queen Victoria

Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?

Frida Kahlo

Action may not always bring happiness but there is no happiness without action.

Benjamin Disraeli