Talia Shire Quotes

#1. Astrology is an aesthetic affront. It cheapens astronomy, like using Beethoven for commercial jingles.

Richard Dawkins

#2. Given the issues with certain SF/F trophies (like the World Fantasy Award, which is 1) butt-ugly and 2) based on one disgustingly racist dude), all trophies from this point forward should be made out of LEGO. That way if you don't like it, you can just make it into something else.

Jim C. Hines

#3. An astounding thing is that, almost every single week, I have met someone from my past.

Michael Aspel

#4. Did you ever go to a place ... I think it was called Norway?" "No," said Arthur, "no, I didn't." "Pity," said Slartibartfast, "that was one of mine. Won an award, you know. Lovely crinkly edges. I was most upset to hear of its destruction.

Douglas Adams

#5. I like Cilantro, but you don't have to.

Todd Barry

#6. Nail me to my car and I'll tell you who you are

Chris Burden

#7. You speak like a heroine,' said Montoni, contemptuously; 'we shall see if you can suffer like one.

Ann Radcliffe

#8. Our past is who we are, and death is one of our experiences. I lost my husband a long time ago, but it's always yesterday.

Talia Shire

#9. I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card.

Laura Bush

#10. I've never trusted anyone all the time. It's the people I care about the most that always seem to do the most damage.

Jay Crownover

#11. I think when you've played at the level that I've played, anything outside the top 10 in certain aspects is just a number, unless you're obviously trying to get into tournaments and stuff.

Michael Chang

#12. I have a feeling when I'm 80 years old I'm going to get a phone call: There's going to be another Rocky.

Talia Shire

#13. I could have lived off all the male careers in my family. Everybody was always getting ovations, but I was in the wings.

Talia Shire

#14. The countries with the greatest problems have the kindest people.

Amanda Lindhout