Bill Bryson (1951) American author
Bryson was later awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Durham
I'm a Stranger Here Myself (US), Notes From a Big Country (UK) (1998)
One-liners
Bill Bryson (1951) American author
Bryson was later awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Durham
I'm a Stranger Here Myself (US), Notes From a Big Country (UK) (1998)
“Oh, I have a very pure soul. It's only my private parts that have gotten me into trouble".”
Lisa Kleypas (1964) American writer
Source: Married By Morning
Source: The Crucible (1953)
Context: Danforth: Do you mean to deny this confession when you are free?
Proctor: I mean to deny nothing!
Danforth: Then explain to me, Mr. Proctor, why you will not let —
Proctor: [With the cry of his whole soul] Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!
Pierre Trudeau (1919–2000) 15th Prime Minister of Canada
Speech in Paul Sauvé Arena, Montreal, Quebec, six days before the Quebec referendum on independence. (14 May 1980)
“I have featured and will always continue to feature my name prominently in all my enterprises.”
Donald J. Trump (1946) 45th President of the United States of America
Business Week (22 July 1985)
1980s
Enya (1961) Irish singer, songwriter, and musician
You interview (2006)
Heath Ledger (1979–2008) Australian actor
Apology from Ledger after he was accused of ignoring reporters' questions and focused on peeling an orange to calm his nerves for Sunrise, (September 2005).
James Bradley (1693–1762) English astronomer; Astronomer Royal
Miscellaneous Works and Correspondence (1832), Memoirs of Mr. Bradley