All writing is a form of manipulation, of course, but you realize that a plain sentence can actually do so much.
You are truly your own hero in running. It is up to you to have the responsibility and self-discipline to get the job done.
I am not somebody who just likes to run. I am a runner. This is the difference between a pastime and a passion. I like to play golf, but I am not a golfer. I like to cook, but I am not a chef. I don't just like to run. I am a runner. It is a passion. It is part of who I am and is woven into the fabric of my personality, character, and psyche.
For something to hurt that bad, and feel so good, it's just inexplicable.
I love controlling a race, chewing up an opponent. Let's get down and dirty. Let's fight it out. It's raw, animalistic, with no one to rely on but yourself. There's no better feeling than that.
A novel is like a sausage. You might like the final taste but you don't want to see how it was made.
I know of nothing more valuable, when it comes to the all-important virtue of authenticity, than simply being who you are.
I was one of the first veejays to take the camera out on location, and that's what was unique about MTV at that time.
Young people need to vote. They need to get out there. Every vote counts. Educate yourself too. Don't just vote. Know what you're voting for, and stand by that.