Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn't worth ruling.
Louisa May AlcottThere's a special gut-check moment the first time you write a scene in which somebody casts a spell.
Lev GrossmanI see no reason why I should tickle stones or waste time on polishing bronze.
Louise Berliawsky NevelsonI took piano lessons when I was like 5 or 6 but that was a long time ago. I stopped when I was 13.
Marion CotillardThe only time I ever really consider retiring is when I get fed up with the press. Which is often.
Marianne FaithfullCommunity means people spending time together here, and I don't think there's really that.
Marilyn HackerNo, no, no. Dick Cheney forbade me to waste time on his image. I would have liked to have done more.
Mary Matalin