Stannies Holbrook Quotes & Sayings

It is not the job of writers to life our spirits. Books simply do what they do. They sometimes confirm the capricious drama of a childhood living room. When you think that you are in the grace of a dance you come upon something hard. — Dionne Brand

Dreams are flowers of our desires. To let them bloom, nurture them with water, love, and care. — Debasish Mridha

In creative writing, I teach that characters arise out of our need for them. — Marlon James

I am left standing breathless and wondering who he is. I touch my fingers to my lips and lick them, tasting the fire he left behind. — J.L. Leslie

Fine. You're Lucious Landrum and I'm Annie Oakley. Can I go now? — Deeanne Gist

Long sentences, awkward constructions, and fuzzy-wuzzy words that seem to apologize for daring to venture an opinion are part of the price the law reviews pay for their precious dignity. — Fred Rodell

Bosch counted twenty-two names and it made him miss the old Los Angeles Times. In 1993 it was big and strong, its editions fat with ads and stories produced by a staff of some of the best and brightest journalists in their field. Now the paper looked like somebody who had been through chemo - thin, unsteady, and knowing the inevitable could only be held off for so long. — Michael Connelly

She is the only island for you in your life. From her there is no turning back for you. Only around her does the sea have color. — Victor Shklovsky

Ash is going to kick your ass, Daemon."
Daemon's grin went up a notch. "Nah, she likes my ass too much for that. — Jennifer L. Armentrout

I think I just never wanted to be the creepy guy where people say, 'Why do his leading ladies keep getting younger and younger, and why do they think he's so hot even though we know that the girl who's playing this part actually has a handsome boyfriend?' — Robert Downey Jr.

Calm down. Deep breaths. Go to your happy place. Oh, wait. I don't have one. — Richard Kadrey

When you have an inspired thought, you must trust it and act on it. — Rhonda Byrne