Shearsman Books Quotes & Sayings

I was raised to believe that everybody has a responsibility to their community. — Mary Travers

There is violence in this supposedly tender heart of mine. — Julian Barnes

I went to Parsons. American sportswear was my education, and that is what is important to me. — Chris Benz

I learned at a very early age it's the reaction to the word, that gives it it's power.

The positive and negative affect on a single person is the driving force that created my love of writing. — Steven L. Hiller

Sometimes, when the monsters come, you need a dark, monstrous thing to pit against them. — Brian Staveley

I have often spoken about the importance of intentionality in philanthropy: that it has to stir the soul. This is true whether you are feeding the homeless, mentoring a child or working on climate change. — Charles Bronfman

My writing life is always a bit disorganized. It's hard for me to get going, but sometimes, once I begin, I go like the wind. — Sue Miller

I play the keyboard, piano - I like making beats. — Abbie Cornish

A few months into my research, General Petraeus, who was then leading Central Command, invited me to go for a run with him and his team along the Potomac River during one of his visits to Washington. I figured I could interview him while we ran. — Paula Broadwell