Winnie the Pooh, on simplicity
“It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?"” —Winnie the Pooh Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Joan Didion, on writing
The writer is always tricking the reader into listening to their dream. —Joan Didion Sign in to see full entry.
Muhammad Ali, on wars
Wars of nations are fought to change maps. But wars of poverty are fought to map change. —Muhammad Ali Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Bjork, on freedom
"I thought I could organise freedom/ How Scandinavian of me." —Bjork Sign in to see full entry.
Crazy Horse, on the earth
“One does not sell the earth upon which the people walk.” —Tashunka Witko, "Crazy Horse" Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, April 10, 2006
Phil Lynott, on being Phil Lynott
Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott was once asked how it felt to be black and Irish. His response? “Kinda like a pint a Guinness.” Sign in to see full entry.
Billie Holliday, on racism
"You can be up to your boobies in white satin, with gardenias in your hair and no sugar cane for miles, but you can still be working on a plantation. " —Billie Holiday Sign in to see full entry.
Robert Mitchum, on celebrity
"Every two or three years I knock off for a while. That way I'm constantly the new girl in the whorehouse." —Robert Mitchum Sign in to see full entry.
Jimmy Carter, on human rights
"America did not invent human rights. In a very real sense human rights invented America. " —Jimmy Carter Sign in to see full entry.
John Lennon, on enjoyment
"Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted. " —John Lennon Sign in to see full entry.