Vida Blue
February 2, 2012 by Heather
Filed under Athlete, Author Types, Authors, V
I think I have already signed some scrap of paper for every man, woman, and child in the United States. What do they do with all those scraps of paper with my signature on it? Vida Blue It’s a weird scene. You win a few baseball games and all of a sudden you’re surrounded by [...]
Victoria Billings
January 22, 2012 by Heather
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Journalist, V
Sexual liberation, as a slogan, turns out to be another kind of bondage. For a woman it offers orgasm as her ultimate and major fulfillment; it’s better than motherhood. Victoria Billings The best thing that could happen to motherhood already has. Fewer women are going into it. Victoria Billings Constant togetherness is fine – but [...]
Valerie Bertinelli
January 16, 2012 by Heather
Filed under Actress, Author Types, Authors, V
Honesty is very sexy. Valerie Bertinelli I’m a full-time mom right now and a part-time actress. Valerie Bertinelli Ed is very sexy because his emotions are really there – not forced. Valerie Bertinelli
Vinoba Bhave
January 15, 2012 by Heather
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Educator, V
We cannot even recollect the actions of our infancy, our childhood is like something written on a slate and rubbed off. Vinoba Bhave It is only when our life proceeds within bounds and in an accepted, disciplined way, that the mind can be free. Vinoba Bhave Life does not mean mere karma or mere bhakti [...]
Vissarion Belinsky
May 13, 2011 by Heather
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Critic, V
Do not worry about the incarnation of ideas. If you are a poet, your works will contain them without your knowledge’they will be both moral and national if you follow your inspiration freely. Vissarion Belinsky I am strongly convinced that the people or society is the best and the most unerring critic. Vissarion Belinsky
Venerable Bede
May 10, 2011 by Heather
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Clergyman, V
He alone loves the Creator perfectly who manifests a pure love for his neighbor. Venerable Bede I am my own secretary; I dictate, I compose, I copy all myself. Venerable Bede And I pray thee, loving Jesus, that as Thou hast graciously given me to drink in with delight the words of Thy knowledge, so [...]
Victoria Beckham
May 5, 2011 by Heather
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Musician, V
These people are amazing. It’s so emotional I was thinking about wearing waterproof mascara. Victoria Beckham I can relax in L.A. I think I’m the only person in that town who doesn’t want to act. I was an OK singer. I was an OK dancer. But acting? Never could do it. Victoria Beckham I don’t [...]
Vicki Baum
April 23, 2011 by Heather
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Novelist, V
Marriage always demands the greatest understanding of the art of insincerity possible between two human beings. Vicki Baum Success is as ice cold and lonely as the North Pole. Vicki Baum To be a Jew is a destiny. Vicki Baum You don’t get ulcers from what you eat. You get them from what’s eating you. [...]
Victoria de los Angeles
December 6, 2010 by Heather
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Musician, V
Of course the death of Geoffrey has caused a lot of trauma to me generally. Victoria de los Angeles So don’t think in reality I am a singer, I think I am a human being that has sung always all her life, and has learned a little to sing, and has found herself in the [...]
Vannevar Bush
November 22, 2010 by Heather
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Scientist, V
Science has a simple faith, which transcends utility. It is the faith that it is the privilege of man to learn to understand, and that this is his mission. Vannevar Bush The scene changes but the aspirations of men of good will persist. Vannevar Bush A belief may be larger than a fact. Vannevar Bush [...]
Vittorio Alfieri
August 5, 2010 by Heather
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Dramatist, V
First thoughts are not always the best. Vittorio Alfieri Heaven takes care that no man secures happiness by crime. Vittorio Alfieri Liars are always most disposed to swear. Vittorio Alfieri Often the test of courage is not to die but to live. Vittorio Alfieri A usurper always distrusts the whole world. Vittorio Alfieri Deep vengeance [...]
Victor Argo
June 11, 2010 by Heather
Filed under Actor, Author Types, Authors, V
There was absolutely no work for Latinos and blacks. Victor Argo
Virginia C. Andrews
May 9, 2010 by Heather
Filed under Author, Author Types, Authors, V
Mine are the deep-seated fears established when we are children, and they never quite go away: the fear of being helpless, the fear of being trapped, the fear of being out of control. Virginia C. Andrews
Vicente Aleixandre
May 6, 2010 by Heather
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Poet, V
Poetry is a succession of questions which the poet constantly poses. Vicente Aleixandre
Vincent Canby
April 20, 2010 by Heather
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Critic, V
His acting remains forever fixed in a time that never dates. Vincent Canby Good fiction reveals feeling, refines events, locates importance and, though its methods are as mysterious as they are varied, intensifies the experience of living our own lives. Vincent Canby Hack fiction exploits curiosity without really satisfying it or making connections between it [...]
Victoria Abril
March 10, 2010 by Heather
Filed under Actress, Author Types, Authors, V
My only friends were boys, and I was just one more of them. Victoria Abril On my fifth film, it was then that I stopped dancing. Victoria Abril People love coming on television, even if they have to show their miseries. Victoria Abril There’s nothing more human than two people making love. Victoria Abril When [...]
Victoria Adams
March 4, 2010 by Heather
Filed under Author Types, Authors, Musician, V
I want a big house with a moat and dragons and a fort to keep people out. Victoria Adams If you haven’t got it. Fake it! Too short? Wear big high heels, but do practice walking. Victoria Adams This person they make me out to be irritates the hell out of me as well. Victoria [...]