Wednesday, February 8, 2012


Manolo Blahnik

January 31, 2012 by Heather  
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Designer, M

My shoes are special shoes for discerning feet. Manolo Blahnik You put high heels on and you change. Manolo Blahnik About half my designs are controlled fantasy, 15 percent are total madness and the rest are bread-and-butter designs. Manolo Blahnik  

Marc Bloch

January 22, 2012 by Heather  
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Historian, M

The historian is, by definition, absolutely incapable of observing the facts which he examines. Marc Bloch History is, in its essentials, the science of change. It knows and it teaches that it is impossible to find two events that are ever exactly alike, because the conditions from which they spring are never identical. Marc Bloch [...]

Maeve Binchy

January 16, 2012 by Heather  
Filed under Author Types, Authors, M, Novelist

I’m an escapist kind of writer. Maeve Binchy I was very pleased, obviously, to have outsold such great writers. But I’m not insane – I do realize that I am a popular writer who people buy to take on vacation. Maeve Binchy  

Michael Biehn

January 16, 2012 by Heather  
Filed under Actor, Author Types, Authors, M

I would say that one of the things that we are proud of is that we are attracting very interesting guest stars. One is Tyne Daly, who has done a wonderful job. Michael Biehn I’d rather have a small part in a good film with good people than play the lead in something I don’t [...]

Michael Berryman

January 15, 2012 by Heather  
Filed under Actor, Author Types, Authors, M

That includes not cutting down the rain forest, and stop polluting the ocean because once we kill the coral reefs and the rain forest, this earth is toast. Michael Berryman We all live on the same planet, it is our only home, so… we used to rotate crops back in the day and, you know, [...]

Mary McLeod Bethune

January 6, 2012 by Heather  
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Educator, M

Faith is the first factor in a life devoted to service. Without it, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible. Mary McLeod Bethune I never stop to plan. I take things step by step. Mary McLeod Bethune The whole world opened to me when I learned to read. Mary McLeod Bethune We have a [...]

Michael Beschloss

January 5, 2012 by Heather  
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Historian, M

So the result was that as one approached a political convention for most of the 19th century and for most of the 20th century until the 1960′s, part of the drama was the fact that you didn’t know ultimately who was going to be the nominee at the end of that convention week. Michael Beschloss [...]

Mary Frances Berry

December 21, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Author Types, Authors, M, Writer

The time when you need to do something is when no one else is willing to do it, when people are saying it can’t be done. Mary Frances Berry When it comes to the cause of justice, I take no prisoners and I don’t believe in compromise. Mary Frances Berry Civil Rights opened the windows. [...]

Marion Berry

December 20, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Author Types, Authors, M, Politician

If you take out the killings, Washington actually has a very very low crime rate. Marion Berry People blame me because these water mains break, but I ask you, if the water mains didn’t break, would it be my responsibility to fix them then? Marion Berry I promise you a police car on every sidewalk. [...]

Milton Berle

December 20, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Comedian, M

Experience is what you have after you’ve forgotten her name. Milton Berle I feel like Zsa Zsa Gabor’s sixth husband. I know what I’m supposed to do, but I don’t know how to make it interesting. Milton Berle You can lead a man to Congress, but you can’t make him think. Milton Berle A committee [...]

Michael Bergin

December 5, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Actor, Author Types, Authors, M

New York is tough on lonely people. Michael Bergin Thank God for little miracles, right? Michael Bergin What was it about Carolyn that made her so cautious about revealing herself? Michael Bergin A father’s disappointment can be a very powerful tool. Michael Bergin The fact is, my parents loved me, and I wanted to be [...]

Michael Bergdahl

June 21, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Author, Author Types, Authors, M

The key to competing and surviving against Wal-Mart is to focus your business into a niche or pocket where you can leverage your strengths in the local marketplace. Michael Bergdahl When you compete with Wal-Mart, even if you think you’ve found a niche don’t ever become complacent. Michael Bergdahl Sam Walton was a master storyteller [...]

Melvin Belli

June 16, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Lawyer, M

A lawyer’s performance in the courtroom is responsible for about 25 percent of the outcome; the remaining 75 percent depends on the facts. Melvin Belli

Maria Bello

June 9, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Actress, Author Types, Authors, M

So many actors wear wigs nowadays. Besides, if someone is hiring me because of how I wear my hair, I don’t want to work with them anyway. Maria Bello There is always one person on the set who has a lot of anxiety, an actor who is really intense and has to stay in character [...]

Michael Bay

June 1, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Director, M

I allow a lot of room for improvisation and funny stuff. I always feel planned. Michael Bay It’s great that I get accused of not being politically correct. People need to take themselves less seriously. This world is so screwed up as it is, we’ve all got to relax a bit more. Michael Bay A [...]

Monica Bellucci

May 16, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Actress, Author Types, Authors, M

Mel is a great director because he’s not just a director, he’s an actor, so he knows how to direct actors. I loved working with him. He’s great as a director. He’s so intelligent. He’s generous. I really loved him. Monica Bellucci Now, all the movies are for teenagers. It’s very difficult for an actress [...]

Marek Belka

May 16, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Economist, M

No matter who becomes chancellor, Poland and Germany will remain neighbours, strategic partners, not only within the European Union, but also world partners, and I don’t believe anything could change in our relations. Marek Belka The Holocaust committed by the Nazis turned this country, where most of the European Jews used to live and where [...]

Martha Beck

May 15, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Author, Author Types, Authors, M

When you meet people, show real appreciation, then genuine curiosity. Martha Beck Hopeful thinking can get you out of your fear zone and into your appreciation zone. Martha Beck I always felt that it was my job to try to help other people get it and deal with it. Martha Beck Adults under threat feel [...]

Max Beerbohm

May 13, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Actor, Author Types, Authors, M

No Roman ever was able to say, ‘I dined last night with the Borgias’. Max Beerbohm Of all the objects of hatred, a woman once loved is the most hateful. Max Beerbohm The Non-Conformist Conscience makes cowards of us all. Max Beerbohm We must stop talking about the American dream and start listening to the [...]

Max Beckmann

May 10, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Artist, Author Types, Authors, M

One of my problems is to find the self. Max Beckmann Painting constantly appeared to me as the one and only possible achievement. Max Beckmann I believe the reason I love painting so much is that it forces one to be objective. Max Beckmann What are you? What am I? Those are the questions that [...]

Menachem Begin

May 9, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Author Types, Authors, M, Statesman

Israel is still the only country in the world against which there is a written document to the effect that it must disappear. Menachem Begin

Michael Behe

May 5, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Author Types, Authors, M, Scientist

Skin is made in large measure of a protein called collagen. Michael Behe The basic structure of proteins is quite simple: they are formed by hooking together in a chain discrete subunits called amino acids. Michael Behe In the 19th century the anatomy of the eye was known in great detail and the sophisticated mechanisms [...]

Melissa Bean

May 5, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Author Types, Authors, M, Politician

For the last 4 years, our Federal Government has produced the four biggest deficits in history, and the estimated 2006 deficit of $423 billion is projected to be the largest of all. Melissa Bean I am excited to rise today to support National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day. This celebration honors the husband and [...]

Melody Beattie

May 4, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Author Types, Authors, M, Writer

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Melody Beattie Live your life fom your heart. Share from your [...]

Mary Ritter Beard

May 4, 2011 by Heather  
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Historian, M

Those who sit at the feast will continue to enjoy themselves even though the veil that separates them from the world of toiling reality below has been lifted by mass revolts and critics. Mary Ritter Beard Viewed narrowly, all life is universal hunger and an expression of energy associated with it. Mary Ritter Beard It [...]

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