For a writer only one form of patriotism exists: his attitude toward language. – Joseph Brodsky
It would be enough for me to have the system of a jury of twelve versus the system of one judge as a basis for preferring the U.S. to the Soviet Union. I would prefer the country you can leave to the country you cannot. – Joseph Brodsky
The poetic notion of infinity is far greater than that which is sponsored by any creed. – Joseph Brodsky
Poetry is rather an approach to things, to life, than it is typographical production. – Joseph Brodsky
Theres so much with my character in Dredd that I identify with. Shes my favorite character I think Ive ever played. Shes the most dynamic and fascinating woman that I could even imagine playing, so I love her. What I love about her is that her sensitivity is her greatest strength. – Olivia Thirlby