I've come to accept who my readers turn out to be, rather than having some sort of demographic target.
Simon Winchester
We kid ourselves that we're trying to be empathetic with the human condition from a distance, but I don't think that is it at all. It's... →
I want my son to never know the mommy who would rather watch him play basketball than play with him.
Marissa Jaret Winokur
I'd much rather be known as some curvy Kate than as some skinny stick.
Kate Winslet
I'd rather do theatre and British films than move to L.A. in hopes of getting small roles in American films.
Robots may cut down on infection and mean a consultant can see more patients, but wouldn't you rather meet the doctor than a machine?
Robert Winston
Of course it is a very simple matter to identify genes which might modify intelligence or memory and start thinking about whether you want to enhance... →
In the practical world of computing, it is rather uncommon that a program, once it performs correctly and satisfactorily, remains unchanged forever.
Niklaus Wirth
But active programming consists of the design of new programs, rather than contemplation of old programs.
My being a teacher had a decisive influence on making language and systems as simple as possible so that in my teaching, I could concentrate on the... →