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“Some of the writers I admire who seem very, very funny and very emotional to me can develop a closeness with the reader without giving too much of themselves away. Lorrie Moore comes to mind, as does David Sedaris. When they write, the reader thinks that they're being trusted as a friend.”

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Sloane Crosley

Sloane Crosley is an American writer born on August 3, 1978. Her works are known for their humor and unique perspective, mainly focusing on personal experiences and everyday life. more

“To conquer a piece of earth and make it as beautiful as one can dream of it being: That is art, too. A man cannot be separated from the earth. I come out of the garden every day feeling, oh, inspired in a way that one needs in order to convert the daily-ness of the life into something greater than that little life itself.”

Men Way Needs Littles Art Feelings Dream Earth Beautiful Order Greater Pieces Design Garden Inspired Conquer

Author:Stanley Kunitz

“Long intros are cool because there's a little bit of anticipation, you know?”

Knows Littles Long Bits Music Little Bit Anticipation

Author:Miranda Lambert

“Although I am basically self taught, I consider Debussy my teacher - the most important elements are colour, light and shadow.”

Important Self Light Music Teacher Taught Elements Shadow Colour Light And Shadow Self Taught Debussy

Author:Toru Takemitsu

“Rogue Squadron doesn't run. Unless we really, really have to.”

Running Rogues Wraith

Author:Aaron Allston

“Winning has nothing to do with racing. Most days don't have races anyway. Winning is about struggle and effort and optimism, and never, ever, ever giving up.”

Giving Running Winning Effort Race Struggle Giving Up Optimism Racing

Book:The Runner's Guide to the Meaning of Life: What 35 Years of Running Have Taught Me About Winning, Losing, Happiness, Humility, and the Human Heart

Source: The Runner's Guide to the Meaning of Life: What 35 Years of Running Have Taught Me About Winning, Losing, Happiness, Humility, and the Human Heart

“Athletes need to enjoy their training. They don't enjoy going down to the track with a coach making them do repetitions until they're exhausted. From enjoyment comes the will to win.”

Needs Inspiration Running Winning Enjoy Training Athlete Track Coaches Enjoyment Exhausted Repetition Will To Win

Author:Arthur Lydiard

“Encourage kids to enjoy running and play in athletics. Don't force them to run too much competition.”

Play Motivational Running Kids Force Enjoy Too Much Encouragement Competition Athlete Athletics

Author:Arthur Lydiard

“Everything you need is already inside.”

Needs Running Sports Gym Motivational Race Day

Author:Bill Bowerman

“Heat radiated off Henry's face. Salty snot ran down his upper lip. A majestic fart propelled him to the top of Section 12, just at the springing of the stadium's curve. He slapped the sign as if high-fiving a teammate. It gave back a game shudder. He was crusing now, darkness be damned, stripping off his sweatshirt and his long underwear top without breaking stride.”

Ifs Long Running Faces Games Darkness Lips Ran Heat Sections Curves Teammate Underwear Stadiums Stride Fart Majestic Stripping Salty Sweatshirts

Author:Chad Harbach

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