Smemorati Quotes & Sayings

For many years I have advocated 'redesigning Parliament' in a variety of ways - elect the Senate, do away with the 'confidence convention,' permit freer voting, strengthen the role of back benchers and committees, do away with ineffectual 'take note' debates, restructure question period, and so on. — Preston Manning

After a few months without writing, months I've lived turned outward ... I fear going deaf, not being able to hear the silence. — Isabel Allende

I really hate it when I see other bands selling their music to commercials. — Robby Krieger

As I searched the atlas for somewhere to run to, Hugh made a case for his old stomping grounds. His first suggestion was Beirut, where he went to nursery school. His family left there in the midsixties and moved to the Congo. After that, it was Ethiopia, and then Somalia, all fine places in his opinion.
'Let's save Africa and the Middle East for when I decide to quit living,' I said. — David Sedaris

I expected higher prices for some books, but [there would be] flexibility for other books, — Eddy Cue

Evidence suggests jobs are crucial not only to economic well-being but also to self-esteem. — Robert Reich