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There is no excuse for anyone to write fiction for public consumption unless he has been called to do so by the presence of a gift. It is the nature of fiction not to be good for much unless it is good in itself.


Flannery O'Connor

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CARROLL O'CONNOR In a capitalist society, persons who create capital, like Michael Eisner, are given the staggering r...
CARROLL O'CONNOR I'm too diplomatic. I tend to edit my mind before I speak - it can be incredibly draining.
ERIN O'CONNOR I have two curiosity cabinets at home filled with finds from jumble sales, markets and my travels. M...
ERIN O'CONNOR I am rubbish at the gym. I prefer to exercise by moving around - it doesn't matter whether I am ...
ERIN O'CONNOR It's not about hiding your imperfections on a shoot; it's about embracing them and being una...
ERIN O'CONNOR I am selective. If I do splash out, it's an investment, and I wear things for years.
ERIN O'CONNOR I want to show that we all have the right to be ourselves, and I certainly don't want to freeze ...
ERIN O'CONNOR When I was 13 or 14, my parents had a bit of a windfall so bought a lovely new kitchen, but I burnt ...
ERIN O'CONNOR I'm utterly androgynous, and I truly love it. It's been part of my identity for so long. I&#...
ERIN O'CONNOR I've enjoyed many camping holidays with my sister and her children, but we're pretty posh ca...
ERIN O'CONNOR Caution is the key to safe cycling. I'm aware that cars are bigger than me, but I feel quite saf...
ERIN O'CONNOR I'm like a tourist when I'm in London.
ERIN O'CONNOR In my work, I'm called to a job at the drop of a hat, so I like a sense of order to my holidays,...
ERIN O'CONNOR Cycling is a great way to learn about your city. I love being outdoors, especially in good weather, ...
ERIN O'CONNOR A girl must have an indefinable magic, real character, a strong sense of self. Her role is to respon...
ERIN O'CONNOR I lead a very busy life and don't have a lot of time, so my skincare needs to be easy and portab...
ERIN O'CONNOR It makes me cross when I hear people say, 'It's so last season.' I always say, 'It&#...
ERIN O'CONNOR I've been on both sides: the victim and the villain. I was the victimised model, and everything ...
ERIN O'CONNOR Winter is my favourite season.
ERIN O'CONNOR My style has been nurtured over time. It's more about knowing what doesn't suit you. I love ...
ERIN O'CONNOR My perfect bag would be practical but also have the stylish element to it; it would be bold and colo...
ERIN O'CONNOR Life is full of surprises but you are exactly where you are supposed to be. Start there.
JULIEANNE O'CONNOR Life's unpredictable path and length, should be enough to make you want to take a chance.
JULIEANNE O'CONNOR Do the best you can in every task, no matter how unimportant it may seem at the time. No one learns ...
SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR Those who would renegotiate the boundaries between church and state must therefore answer a difficul...
SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR What if one thing resonates with everybody, but it's not the same for anybody?
MARK ALLEN O'CONNOR Breaking, in modern psychology, 'learned helplessness.' This is where you crush an animal's desire t...
REBECCA K. O'CONNOR