Horribilis Quotes & Sayings

When I wrote the opera, I made a deal with myself that for at least an hour a day I would work on it, even if it meant just sitting on my piano bench, staring into space and thinking about it. It's about keeping it regular, like your bowel movements - let's get real: it's your bodily artistic movements! It comes from the same place. — Rufus Wainwright

So, I don't work in terms of real time. I don't work in a timely fashion. — John Irving

Eat only when you feel hungry.
Notice and feel your hunger.
This is conscious eating. — Deepak Chopra

It has turned out to be an annus horribilis. — Queen Elizabeth II

In some ways, I feel like I've been such a dilettante for so many years, just picking up instruments and stretching myself so thin. — Zach Condon

Professor," Harry said, approaching the little Charms master, "Professor, I'm sorry to interrupt, but this is important. Have you got any idea where the diadem of Ravenclaw is?"
"--Protego Horribilis--the diadem of Ravenclaw?" squeaked Flitwick. "A little extra wisdom never goes amiss, Potter, but I hardly think it would be much use in this situation! — J.K. Rowling

The doctor lifted the bottle. "Thank you," said Felix. "I never drink spirits."
"You will," said the doctor. — Djuna Barnes

Oh, I love critics. Because they love me. It's not a joke. They care. — Prince

When I am at work, that is my time to work. The workspace is not the appropriate arena for us to discuss your problems. When I am there I need to be left undisturbed to check what people are saying about me on Twitter. — Michael Ian Black

There is a story of a spiritual seeker who one day came to his master and asked, "In the olden days it is said that there were people who walked and talked with God. Why doesn't this happen anymore?" The master replied, "Because nowadays no one will stoop so low. — Robert A. Johnson

I just bought a Mac to help me design the next Cray. — Seymour Cray

The front door is painted a rich, bright red. The corners of my mouth curl into a smile. Have I mentioned my love affair with red? It's a beautiful, trusting relationship. Nothing coated in such a wondrous color could ever be bad. — Victoria Scott

My little sister, who is four, can work my mom's iPhone better than she can. — Asa Butterfield

To me, Jeff Zucker is synonymous with winning. He's an incredible news executive. — Soledad O'Brien

As Queen Elizabeth II said after her annus horribilis: "There can be no doubt that criticism is good for people and institutions . . . but scrutiny can be just as effective if it is made with a touch of gentleness, good humor, and understanding. — Tim Clissold