In no relationship at the top of any walk of life is it always easy, least of all in politics which matters so much and which is conducted in such a piercing spotlight. – Tony Blair
[E]very donkey who ever peered at himself in the water of the stream he was crossing has enjoyed the sight and been sure he was a handsome horse. – Gustave Flaubert, letter to Louise Colet, 1846 October 7th, translated by Franci
I was emotionally and physically punched in the stomach. This is not a place where you go and deliver the lines and then you come back. Its kind of a life-changing experience. But it cant get better than this for any actor – this is like an opera. – Javier Bardem