“It seems to be the easiest thing in the world these days to make scurrilous accusations against Muslims, and in my case it directly impacts on my relief work and damages my reputation as an artist. The harm done is often difficult to repair.” WorldDoneSeemsArtistDifficultCasesImpactHarmReputationThese DaysDamageReliefAccusation Author:Cat Stevens
“It's very difficult to speak to a large group of people these days and not offend someone. I know people walk around with their feelings on their shoulders waiting for you to say something - ahh - did you hear that? And they can't hear anything else you say. The PC police are out in force at all times.” PeopleKnowsFeelingsSpeakForceWaitingDifficultWalksGroupsPoliceShouldersAll TimeThese DaysWaiting For YouLarge Groups Author:Benjamin Carson
“Someone has said that even criticism is better than silence. I don't agree to this. Criticism can be very harmful unless it comes from a master; and in spite of the fact that we have hundreds of critics these days, it is one of the most difficult of professions.” SaidFactsDifficultSilenceMastersCriticismAgreeCriticsProfessionThese DaysSpite Author:Janet Scudder
“I just pinch myself, because I think if theres anything I can be proud of, Ive survived success, which I think is difficult these days.” IfsThinkingI CanDifficultProudThese DaysSurvivedBe Proud Author:TobyMac
“We crave instant success these days. If you are a really good sprinter and long jumper, you don't want to spend two or three years on a whole new set of events. You're used to doing well and it's difficult to give that up.” IfsWantGivingYearsWellsLongTwoWholeUsedThreeDifficultEventsThese DaysInstantThree YearsCraveJumpersSprinters Author:Daley Thompson
“These days, with 'American Idol' and all the other reality shows, young people become famous overnight, and that can be very difficult to handle, the way photographers follow you around and study your every move.” PeopleWayShowsRealityMovingYoungDifficultStudyPhotographerHandleThese DaysIdolsReality ShowsAmerican Idol Author:Barry Manilow
“People still want to escape, but today's escape is different. People now want to know that there are people out there who have more problems and are a train-wreck! This is why I think it's difficult for sitcoms these days, because people are not going to believe, joke, beat, beat, joke, because there ain't nothing to laugh about.” PeopleThinkingKnowsWantBelieveStillsDifferentProblemTodayDifficultLaughingBeatsJokesTrainThese DaysDifferent PeoplesWrecksSitcomTrain Wrecks Author:Darius McCrary