Michener Center Quotes

#1. I can't remember who said it - I think it was Allan Gurganus when he was visiting the Michener Center - but he told us to "spend [our] gold," meaning, put everything you have into a story. Other "gold" will be waiting for you for your next project.

Mary J. Miller

#2. When you knock people out, it's sometimes a very scary situation - but I always hoped that no one got seriously hurt. Now when I see them get knocked out, I laugh. When you finish the game, it's funny. And when I look at film of myself, I think, 'I wouldn't fight that guy.'

Marvin Hagler

#3. I think a show can work anywhere if it's done honestly, with integrity, and with confidence.

Joey McIntyre

#4. Even if Hitler at the last moment would want to avoid war which would destroy him he will, in spite of his wishes, be compelled to wage war.

Emil Ludwig

#5. A grace is a thing you get from God, you use it to make a better world, or not use it, you have to choose.

Dean Koontz

#6. While most girls run away from home to marry, I ran away to teach.

Mary Church Terrell

#7. We'll kill each other, Priestling."
"I'll win most arguments, but you'll get used to it.

Melina Marchetta

#8. If [the devil has] brought you down, make sure that with Christ's enabling you stand back up.

Alistair Begg

#9. I think young people ought to seek the experience that is going to knock them off center.

James A. Michener

#10. The most difficult problem in conducting is intonation. You must know what is wrong and how to correct it.

Pierre Boulez

#11. Tired of being unhappy? Fix it.

Demi Lovato