A Quote by Italo Calvino

I don't believe chance can play a role in my literature.

Italo Calvino

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Believe Chance Don't Believe Literature Play Role

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Italo Calvino
Italian - Journalist
October 15, 1923 - September 19, 1985

I'm not sure I'm happy with words such as "task" or "role" when they are attached to literature. I prefer to talk about the gift of literature rather than its role or task. You know, gynecology has a role; sex is a gift. And literature is not about sending messages.

Amos Oz

I don't have a dream role as such, but given a chance, I would want to play a historic role.

Radhika Pandit

I have grown up on literature and mythological stories. They have fascinated me since childhood, and I believe every character that I portray on screen is an extension of my personality to some degree. That is why whatever role I play seems in my comfort zone.

Ashish Sharma

Whenever I play a role, whether it's good or bad, an evil person or nice person, I believe in being a purist and going all the way with the role. If I'm going to be a villainous wrestler, I believe in going all the way with it and not breaking character and not giving away to the audience that I'm playing a role. I believe in playing it straight to the hilt.

Andy Kaufman

My role at the USTA allows me to fulfill my ambition to open up opportunities for people to play tennis that may not otherwise have a chance or an outlet to play.

Katrina Adams

No matter what role I play, I have a certain image to maintain. I believe I'm a role model and I take my parts accordingly.

Fred Williamson

All prizes have a role, if they are run with integrity and with a clear focus on reading and quality writing. I don't think any of them is necessary, but they all play an incredibly important role in building a body of literature, in introducing new authors to new readers, and extending reading.

Kate Mosse

The amplification of our diverse literary voices is a political act of resistance. Our lives are important, too. Our lives should be represented in our literature. And that literature is vital, compelling, and accessible. That literature deserves to be disseminated and noticed and available. And with respect to the dissemination and promotion of diverse voices - librarians, educators, and editors of literary journals play such an important role. They deserve not only a hearty shout out, but also our thanks and support.

Daniel Olivas

I believe pulsed electromagnetism has a role to play in tackling cancer and I will always believe that.

Noel Edmonds

The people like the American Legion Post that gave us a chance to play. A place to play and a chance to play.

Dave Winfield

I do believe in the power of story. I believe that stories have an important role to play in the formation of human beings, that they can stimulate, amaze and inspire their listeners.

Hayao Miyazaki

'Insaaf' gives me a chance to play another challenging role after Mahesh's 'Vaastav.'

Namrata Shirodkar

I was a Stephen King fan and I was amazed that I got the chance to play that role and very glad that I did.

Kathy Bates

I see myself as no color. I can play the role of a man. I can paint my face white if I want to and play the role of white. I can play a green, I can be a purple. I think I have that kind of frame and that kind of attitude where I can play an animal.

Grace Jones

I also really liked playing Mr. Tumnus in 'Narnia'. I got to play my favorite character in children's literature, which I loved. You don't get the chance to do that in other jobs.

James McAvoy

It's not often that you get a chance in one role to do the glamour bit and then strip off all the makeup and reveal the real person beneath the façade. Usually, it's either a glamorous role or a raw, emotional role.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

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