“The first payback that i would accomplish: i'd draft children from the senate and congress”

“Every first draft is perfect, because all a first draft has to do is exist.”

Jane Smiley (1949) American novelist

“And kid Congress and the Senate, don't scold 'em. They are just children thats never grown up. They don't like to be corrected in company. Don't send messages to 'em, send candy.”

Will Rogers (1879–1935) American humorist and entertainer

“First draft: let it run. Turn all the knobs up to 11. Second draft: hell. Cut it down and cut it into shape. Third draft: comb its nose and blow its hair. I usually find that most of the book will have handed itself to me on that first draft.”

Terry Pratchett (1948–2015) English author

“6) Everybody talks first draft.”

Larry Niven (1938) American writer

“Unlike members of Congress, Big Business knew what the WTO agreements contained. That's because corporate lobbyists helped draft them.”

Ralph Nader (1934) American consumer rights activist and corporate critic

“But [not accomplishing] that does not stop me from wishing for a cure for future generations of children so they will not have to live like I have.”

Jonathan Mitchell (1955) American writer and activist

“The first draft is just you telling yourself the story.”

Terry Pratchett (1948–2015) English author

“I thank the honorable Senate President for entrusting the undersigned with the critical responsibility of managing the Senate's role in fulfilling Congress' duty to oversee the Executive Department's use of public funds and to ensure the allocation of the same is guided by what is in the best interests of our people.”

Francis Escudero (1969) Filipino politician

“Slowly at first, and now in growing numbers, from Maine to Alabama to California, from ghettos, suburbs and schools, young Americans are coming to Canada to resist the draft.”

Mark Satin (1946) American political theorist, author, and newsletter publisher