John Mekas Quotes & Sayings

Marriage is like a hot bath; once you get used to it, it ain't so hot. — Minnie Pearl

The most important thing to do when writing a book is to finish it. — Suzanna Reeves

A hero's love is as delicate as a maiden's. — Henry David Thoreau

Yes, they are elves," Legolas said. "and they say that you breathe so loud they could shoot you in the dark." Sam hastily covered his mouth. — J.R.R. Tolkien

Alan ... " Shelby kept her voice mild and patient as excitement ripped through her. "I've already told you, nothing's going to get started between us.Don't take it personally," she added with a half smile. "You're very attractive.I'm just not interested."
"No?" With his free hand, he circled her wrist. "Your pulse is racing."
Her annoyance was quick, mirrored in the sudden flare in her eyes, the sudden jerk of her chin. "I'm always happy to boost an ego," she said evenly. "Now,I'll get your shirt."
"Boost it a little higher," he suggested and drew her closer. — Nora Roberts

The world is on fire; time is a bomb.
Ten thousand years are not enough
When so much remains to be done — Jeet Thayil

Do not be caught up in materialism, one of the real plagues of our generation-that is, acquiring things, fast-paced living, and securing career success. — Ezra Taft Benson

There's no other way to say this. The official unemployment rate, which cruelly overlooks the suffering of the long-term and often permanently unemployed as well as the depressingly underemployed, amounts to a Big Lie. — Jim Clifton

I want to be the white man's brother, not his brother-in-law. — Martin Luther King Jr.

Polly Findlay showed real insight and imagination in her production of my translation of Seneca's Thyestes at the Arcola. I enjoyed her use of the space and the detail of her work with the actors, and I'm looking forward to seeing what she does with Light Shining. — Caryl Churchill

My weight can swing by four stone. — Alison Moyet

The big-name stars ... are always going to be playing what they've played before if they want to remain so-called A-list stars. That's why someone like Johnny Depp is doing more interesting roles not caring about the size of the movie. — Ben Stiller

The worst thing yet the best that can happen to you is a soul touch!!!! — Joan Duncan Oliver