Kicks – Quotes

Persistence is worth at

Persistence is worth at least as much as talent. The writing life is not a series of gentle encouragements. It’s more like a series of brutal kicks in the teeth. Those who grow a thick enough skin to persevere, survive. Those who do not, do not. Gardner Dozois

You get mad at

You get mad at me, you kick the tire, I don’t get a bruise, the tire doesn’t care, and you’re the only one hurting. How’s that working for you, Kip? Gail Giles

Miss Tarabotti was not

Miss Tarabotti was not certain if he was objecting to the kick or the scream, so she issued both again— with interest. He seemed to be having a difficult time negotiating Alexia’s multiple layers of skirts and ruffles, which formed a particularly efficacious barrier in the tight confines of the hackney. Gail Carriger

I get a kick

I get a kick out of watching him. Everything he does has that extra flourish. Gabe Paul

I’m a Gemini, so

I’m a Gemini, so there’s two people in me. Straight up. There’s the nerd who is totally zoned out in the studio, EQ-ing this kick drum, raising this snare one decibel, or swapping this high hat out for another. Then there’s the other side who’s a performer. I have to go out on stage and … Read more

That’s the public-school system

That’s the public-school system all over. They may kick you out, but they never let you down. Evelyn Waugh

It’s something I’ve always

It’s something I’ve always wanted – to be known as an Australian. When I was younger I was always referred to as an Aboriginal tennis player. Now I think the award means that I have been recognised as an entertainer and that makes me happy… It’s given me probably as big a kick as winning … Read more