A Quote by Christopher Buckley

The best advice on writing I've ever received was from William Zinsser: 'Be grateful for every word you can cut.'

Christopher Buckley

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Christopher Buckley
American - Writer
Born: September 28, 1952

I took William Zinsser's advice that you write to yourself and you hope that there are people out there who are like you.

Donald Miller

I don't read a lot of inspirational books for life. But for writing, I think the two best books are The War of Art and William Zinsser's On Writing Well. I read a lot of classics.

Donald Miller

The best advice on writing I've ever received is to take it seriously, because to do it well is all-consuming.

David Guterson

The best advice I ever got - and it's the best advice I'd give anybody - is just don't believe the word 'no.' Be persistent. Persevere. Keep going. Never, ever, ever give up.

Dean Cain

The best piece of advice that I have ever received is from my mom. And she said, "Do you, boo boo." That is forever going to be the best advice.

Willow Smith

Best advice I've ever received: Finish.

Peter Mayle

Be grateful for every word you can cut.

William Zinsser

The best advice I ever received? Simple: Have no regrets.

Richard Branson

To Grandma, for being my first editor and giving me the best writing advice I’ve ever received: “Christopher, I think you should wait until you’re done with elementary school before worrying about being a failed writer.

Chris Colfer

The best advice I've ever received is, 'No one else knows what they're doing either.

Ricky Gervais

I've received many honors and I'm grateful for them; but I've already received the highest award I'll ever receive, and that has been the privilege and honor of serving very proudly in the United States Navy.

Grace Hopper

The best love advice I've ever received is probably, 'I'm not leaving the relationship; I'm just leaving the house.'

Joe Manganiello

The best anti-aging advice I've ever received? Drink a lot of water and have a plant-based diet. I also do mindful meditation with my daughter every day. It takes ten minutes. I think reducing stress plays a big part in anti-aging.