Well, a lot of politics is communicating with people, and obviously comedy has something to do with that. Ive been a producer and led people. Also, being a comedian, youre under pressure. – Al Franken
Theres a rule of thumb in politics. If youre at a point where youre complaining about the other guy being mean and unfair and uncivil, thats probably a sign that youre losing. – Laura Ingraham
Birth is the sudden opening of a window, through which you look out upon a stupendous prospect. For what has happened? A miracle. You have exchanged nothing for the possibility of everything. – William Macneile Dixon
Im very conscious that I want the dance audience to respond and respect what Im doing, so Im always very true to the music and I honour the music in the way I see it – I dont mess around with the music. – Matthew Bourne
Love. Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you love, and love what you write. The key word is love. You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for. – Ray Bradbury