Quotes about writing
writing tv-shows long
But long story short, I didn't start doing stand-up because I wanted to have a TV show or be an actor or even wanted to write sketch comedy. I got into stand-up because I love stand-up. Demetri Martin
writing thinking laughing
Usually, I walk around and think about things. When I come across a thought that makes me laugh, I write it down.
writing childhood quality
Mozart began his works in childhood and a childlike quality lurked in his compositions until it dawned on him that the Requiem he was writing for s a stranger was his own. Will Durant
writing men evil
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues we write in water. William Shakespeare
writing crafts suits
Suit the action to the word, the word to the action.
writing men charity
To be a well-favoured man is the gift of fortune; but to write and read comes by nature.
writing musical three
Work on a good piece of writing proceeds on three levels: a musical one, where it is composed; an architectural one, where it is constructed; and finally, a textile one, where it is woven. Walter Benjamin
writing simple more-time
If you don't have time to read, then you have more time to write. Simple as that. Stephen King
writing people trying
Speak up when you're supposed to, as opposed to trying to write prescriptions for the way people should live. Don Cheadle
writing foolish draws
I can draw and write, and you'd be foolish not to hire me. Djuna Barnes
writing thinking political
I don't like political poetry, and I don't write it. If this question was pointing towards that, I think it is missing the point of the American tradition, which is always apolitical, even when the poetry comes out of politically active writers. Diane Wakoski
writing interesting firsts
I write in the first person because I have always wanted to make my life more interesting than it was.
writing attention starting
What's great is that starting a blog can get you lot of attention for your writing. But it doesn't have to be for anybody other than yourself. Dianna Agron
writing supportive dinner
I said that Mrs Obama has been extremely supportive of American designers, but clearly we were disappointed that she chose to wear a British designer for the state dinner...From there, I was so embarrassed that I am definitely going to write to her. She has been super supportive to American designers. Diane von Furstenberg
writing literature world
Allen Ginsberg was a world authority on the writing of William Blake, and had an incredible knowledge of classic literature and world politics. David Amram
writing journey land
Writing will be like a journey, every word a footstep that takes me further into undiscovered land. David Almond
writing down-and pages
The best tip for writing is just to write; to sit down and write, to begin doing it and not to be scared by the blank page.
writing simple psychics
'I need milk' and 'I need to decide whether to buy this company' both tie up space in psychic RAM. The solution is simple. Write it down. Look at it. Do it or say to yourself 'not now'. David Allen
writing world great-inventions
Writing is the great invention of the world. Abraham Lincoln
writing names knowing
O, how I faint when I of you do write, Knowing a better spirit doth use your name, And in the praise thereof spends all his might To make me tongue-tied speaking of your fame.
writing school home
Writing has always felt like a compulsion. Even at high school there'd be times when people would ask me if I wanted to go and hang out and I'd sit home and write instead. Amanda Hocking
writing editors agents
If you're very serious about writing it's helpful to find an agent. It's becoming more and more competitive to have your manuscript even looked at by an editor. Many companies don't accept unsolicited manuscripts anymore, so they'll pay more attention to something that comes in through an agent. Joseph Joubert
writing ifs i-can
I write a lot too, so I would like to write or direct in the future if I can. Alexis Bledel
writing years challenges
I did six series for the BBC and that was enough. I've been writing for ten years, which is more challenging artistically. Alexei Sayle
writing people belief
I wanted to write about how people's beliefs shift.
writing easy sitcom
If sitcoms were easy to write, there'd be a lot of good ones, and there aren't.
writing dust skeletons
What is important is the story. Because when we are all dust and teeth and kicked-up bits of skin - when we're dancing with our own skeletons - our words might be all that's left of us. Alexandra Fuller
writing editors effort
Screenwriting is a much more collaborative effort. When you write a novel, it's just you, with input from your editor. Meg Cabot
writing learning important
I will consistently strive to learn by what I hear, see, and feel. I will write down the important things I learn, and I will do them. Richard G. Scott
writing giving important
A quiet impression could be a personal instruction from the Lord. It is personal and private. It comes from the Lord. Why is it important to keep sacred writings private? Because then He will give us more.
writing ideas perfect
There's nothing as perfect as the initial idea. And the only reason I write and direct is to protect the writing, because that's what's most precious. Ricky Gervais
writing editing ideas
I like every part [of the film process ] except the business and admin stuff. The initial idea. Writing. Re-writing. Casting. Directing, Editing. If I had to chose I'd say writing, followed by putting music on the picture. That is magical.
writing discipline tvs
Of all the disciplines involved in making anything - TV, film or anything I do - the writing is the most valuable commodity.