Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which, in prosperous circumstances, would have lain dormant. – Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus), Satires
But I was so wrapped up in sports growing up as a kid, that I think I was going to grow to be a pro ball player. But I found out real quick that was not going to happen. – Tim McGraw
I focus on the writing and let the rest of the process take care of itself. Ive learned to trust my own instincts and Ive also learned to take risks. – Sue Grafton