Home / Quotes / Quote by Stephen Harrigan

Quote by Stephen Harrigan

“He watched the young actress playing the central part of a wife who mistakenly believes her husband has wronged her. She was overly trained in the teapot school of acting, striking expressive poses and attitudes as the mood of the story demanded.”

Book:A Friend of Mr. Lincoln

Work

A Friend of Mr. Lincoln

Browse quotes and source details for this work. more

Author

Stephen Harrigan

Stephen Harrigan is an American writer born in 1948. His works span a variety of literary forms including historical novels, short stories, and essays, known for their rich imagination and profound insight. more

“"You ever been arrested before?" "No sir. This is my first time." "The first time this week, you mean." "Oh, I been arrested in Michigan. I thought you meant in Illinois. I never been arrested in Illinois. I never did no wrong in Illinois." "What good does that do you?" "It don't. It's just that I love my state so much I go to Michigan to steal," he explained with an expression almost beatific.”

Crime Chicago Michigan Illinois

Book:The Neon Wilderness

Source: The Neon Wilderness

“It's just that life felt the right size in there... not too big and not too small. Wasn't so hard to work up a bit of courage. It's got so bloody complicated since then.”

Life Courage Complicated Right Small Big Master Harold Master Harold And The Boys

Book:Master Harold...and the Boys

Source: Master Harold...and the Boys

“Ah! Let the soul dance with joy Let us sit in dark deep silence now feel, see and enjoy!”

Philosophy Joy Debasish Mridha Mridha Debasish Soul Dance Soul Dance With Joy Dark Deep Silence See And Enjoy

Author:Debasish Mridha

“Life is really amazing if we know how to fill our hearts with the beauty of life.”