I have seen a flower blooming in beauty in a secluded vale, and, ere I had a chance to look again, a chilly breath of air had scattered its petals and left it a ruin. – Charles Lanman, “Musings,” 1840
I mean, its fine when youre a kid and someone runs into the playground and goes, Ive got this great game of pretend, and you play… As an actor, getting to play, getting to use your imagination and be childish – it is weird but its wonderful. – Max Irons
My mother was very strong. Once, she picked up a coconut and smashed it against my fathers head. It taught me about women defending themselves and not collapsing in a heap. – Alice Walker
