“I’m not vain, I’m insecure.”
~ Maria Carey, b. 27 March 1970
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Quentin Tarantino (b. March 27): “I was excited about going to jail the first time.”
27 Mar
“I was kind of excited about going to jail the first time and I learned some great dialogue.”
~ Quentin Tarantino, b. 27 March 1963
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Steven Tyler (b. March 26): “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing.”
26 Mar
“If it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing.”
~ Steven Tyler, b. 26 March 1948
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Sarah Jessica Parker (b. March 25): “Let your freak flag fly.”
25 Mar
“I don’t judge others. I say, if you feel good with what you’re doing, let your freak flag fly.”
~ Sarah Jessica Parker, b. 25 March 1965
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Elton John (b. March 25): “People should be very free with sex.”
25 Mar
“There’s nothing wrong with going to bed with someone of your own sex. People should be very free with sex, but they should draw the line at goats.”
~ Elton John, b. 25 March 1947
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Harry Houdini (b. March 24): “Don’t bite off red-hot iron unless you have a good set of teeth.”
24 Mar
“No performer should attempt to bite off red-hot iron unless he has a good set of teeth.”
~ Harry Houdini, b. 24 March 1874
Jim Parsons (b. March 24): “Intelligence is sexy until it becomes irritating…”
24 Mar
“I think intelligence is usually sexy until it becomes irritating. After that, you’re stuck.”
~ Jim Parsons, b. 24 March 1973
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Jonathan Ames (b. March 23): “I don’t know what’s more difficult, life or the English language.”
23 Mar
Jonathan Ames, born 23 March 1964, is an American author of novels and comic memoirs, which include Wake Up, Sir! And The Extra Man. He was also a columnist for the New York Press. He created the HBO television series Bored to Death.
Quotes on writing:
- I don’t know what’s more difficult, life or the English language.
- A lot of writing is a form of seeing – putting down what you see in terms of action and landscape.
- People don’t expect too much from literature. They just want to know they’re not alone with being confused.
- A lot of writers, probably because they’re sensitive and that makes them want to be writers, have fears about their masculinity, so they overcompensate by having an interest in boxing and tough-guy things.
- When I was in college, I had the good fortune to have Joyce Carol Oates as my writing teacher. She told me that I could take an aspect of myself, and from that one bit of personality, I can create a character. This is what I have done, particularly in my novels.
Joan Crawford (b. March 23): “I need sex for a clear complexion.”
23 Mar
“I need sex for a clear complexion, but I’d rather do it for love.”
~ Joan Crawford, b. 23 March 1904
Lauren Kate (b. March 21): “See the entire world as your muse.”
21 Mar
Lauren Kate, born 21 March 1981, is an international best-selling author of young adult fiction. Her seven books have been translated into more than 30 languages.
Four quotes on writing:
- Be fearless. Be glib. Be enigmatic. Read everything you can. Always finish your stories. Find a writing friend who can give you comments and help you get perspective.
- I surprised myself by meticulously plotting out Fallen before I wrote it. Character descriptions, paragraph-long synopses for each chapter, “big” endings, the whole deal.
- I majored in creative writing in college, and went on to get a masters degree in fiction — but I don’t think those things are necessary to being a good writer. Practice, curiosity, voracious reading, and diligence are more important than any degree.
- Live your life as a curious person. Try to see the entire world as your muse. Ask questions. Dismiss nothing. Eavesdrop. Always eavesdrop. You’ll have more fun, learn all the time, and when the time comes to sit down and write, you’ll have a whole line-up of stories just waiting to be told.
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