David WalliamsFamous I know somebody from university who’s called Phil Collins, and I think there’s something terribly unfortunate about sharing a name with somebody who either is famous or becomes famous. – David Walliams Called Quotes Collins Quotes Famous Quotes Phil Quotes Sharing Quotes Terribly Quotes Unfortunate Quotes University Quotes I’ve noticed that once you leave London you do kind of become a bit more famous. People in London are a bit too cool for school. It’s not so unusual to see someone from London in the street. But outside of London people are a bit more excited to see you and come out and support you. The image we have of a famous person often bears no relation to them.
Marilyn HackerPoetry Translation is an interestingly different way to be involved both with poetry and with the language that I’ve found myself living in much of the time. I think the two feed each other. – Marilyn Hacker
Henry L Stimson Russia will occupy most of the good food lands of central Europe while we have the industrial portions. We must find some way of persuading Russia to play ball. – Henry L Stimson
Bliss Carman There is a passion for perfection which you will rarely see fully developed; but you may note this fact, that in successful lives it is never wholly lacking. – Bliss Carman
Shreyas Iyer Social media has become a big part of our lives and I try to manage it well but it’s the criticism that motivates me and keeps me going. – Shreyas Iyer
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