Alexandra Kleeman These days, there are times when my academic thinking intervenes in my writing, but it’s usually while I’m developing a project and not while I’m writing it. – Alexandra Kleeman Academic Quotes Days Quotes Developing Quotes Intervenes Quotes Project Quotes Thinking Quotes Times Quotes Writing Quotes I went into academia thinking that there’d be constant reciprocity between my scholarship and my creative work but found that doing one always turned my mind into the sort of tool that was badly suited to doing the other. I don’t really buy the death-drive thing too literally; it feels overly neat and convenient. But I am suspicious of fighting back being the dominant model for cinematic conflict and personal conflict and political conflict.
Jemima Kirke I don’t have that drive to be in this field, climbing up, doing bit parts in movies to make a big movie. But I’m lucky I get to also do acting – it’s fun. I should probably just take an acting class on the weekends – that would be enough for me. – Jemima Kirke
Corbin Bernsen I have to say, though, it’s a little strange doing both because Durant is very straight and stern and austere. – Corbin Bernsen
Carl Bernstein Public policy in the twentieth century was about protecting and expanding the social compact, based on recognition that effective government at the federal level provides rules and services and safety measures that contribute to a better society. – Carl Bernstein
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