Quote by Philip Pullman
What I couldnt help noticing was that I learned more about the nov

What I couldnt help noticing was that I learned more about the novel in a morning by trying to write a page of one than Id learned in seven years or so of trying to write criticism. – Philip Pullman

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I had passed through the entire British education system studying literature, culminating in three years of reading English at Oxford, and theyd never told me about something as basic as the importance of point of view in fiction! – Philip Pullman

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We are all subject to the fates. But we must act as if we are not, or die of despair. – Philip Pullman

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I try to shave at night so my skin has a chance to settle by the early morning call-time. – Patrick Wilson

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If Im playing in the morning, Ill get some carbs early: porridge with chopped banana. If Im playing in the afternoon, Ill start with less carbs and have some eggs and fruit for breakfast, then a light lunch about 90 minutes before I play, so I dont feel sluggish or full. – Rory McIlroy

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We were doing it under the most extraordinary circumstances, but the first out of the tent in the morning would be David Lean. He said to me on the very first day of shooting, Pete, this is the beginning of a great adventure. – Peter OToole

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As an actor, its more interesting to play a nerd than anything else. Its a lot more fun – you dont worry about whats my hair like? in the morning or which is my great angle? – Nicholas Brendon

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A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that “individuality” is the key to success. – Robert Orben

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Men cheat for the same reason that dogs lick their balls… because they can. – Kim Cattrall

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