Nancy Kress The reader is going to imprint on the characters he sees first. He is going to expect to see these people often, to have them figure largely into the story, possibly to care about them. Usually, this will be the protagonist. – Nancy Kress Care Quotes Characters Quotes Expect Quotes Figure Quotes Imprint Quotes People Quotes Protagonist Quotes Reader Quotes Story Quotes Every drama requires a cast. The cast may be so huge, as in Leo Tolstoy’s ‘Anna Karenina,’ that the author or editor provides a list of characters to keep them straight. Or it may be an intimate cast of two. Even if your novel occurs in an unfamiliar setting in which all the customs and surroundings will seem strange to your reader, it’s still better to start with action. The reason for this is simple. If the reader wanted an explanation of milieu, he would read nonfiction. He doesn’t want information. He wants a story.
Katrina Kaif I’ve never made a plan for my life. I have just taken whatever opportunities have come and been very genuine with them. – Katrina Kaif
Howard Hawks It’s hard not to think of Jack Ford when you’re making a Western. Hard not to think of him when you’re making any picture. – Howard Hawks
Lesley Manville I had left school at 16, gone to stage school – and, until I was 22, I hadn’t really played anyone but myself. Then in 1979, I made a film with Mike Leigh called ‘Grownups,’ which went out on the BBC, and overnight this new career opened up. – Lesley Manville
Bodhidharma To enter by reason means to realize the essence through instruction and to believe that all living things share the same true nature, which isn’t apparent because it’s shrouded by sensation and delusion. – Bodhidharma
Mr T My celebrity status allows me an opportunity, allows me a pulpit to preach and reach out to the people. Not even always preaching but just leading, motivating them by being a leader. – Mr T
Michael Showalter I went to college thinking of maybe pursuing a career in film criticism. – Michael Showalter
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