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"I don't consciously do anything to maintain a unique voice."
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"Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor."
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"Also, screw you-maybe you can be all stealthy and break into their building to get the woman out, but I can getus there and back safely. I did this for months and never got a second glance from anyone, including PSFs.'Probably because your ugly-ass face blinded them on the first look, she muttered."
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"An echo has no voice of its own."
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"If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced."
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"Every single voice-no matter how soft the peep-longs to be heard."
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"By speaking in a competent and confident way, your message will sound more relevant and appropriate, reflecting you in a favorable light."
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"It is always worth asking, "Who speaks through us?"
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"A pleasant voice, which has to include clear enunciation, is not only attractive to those who hear it... its appeal is permanent."
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"A high-pitched voice may sound less authoritative, more youthful, and less experienced, whereas, a lower pitched voice may be perceived as being more authoritative, confident, and credible. It is unfortunate that listeners will make assumptions based on these differences before even knowing the depth and value of your message. Play with your ranges and find a comfortably low pitch. Practice it to see if it makes a difference in conveying more authority and brilliance."
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"Black Girls. Don't be afraid to use your voice. Your thoughts, opinions, and ideas are just as important as anybody else's. When you speak, speak with boldness and purpose. Have courage, be confident, and always be true to yourself! Live your life fearlessly! Your voice has GREAT power; don't be afraid to utilize it when needed. You're NOT an angry Black woman; you're a woman who has something important to say. Your voice matters and so do YOU."
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"I don't have dry seasons, because I don't allow them."
Seasons
"I don't think the problem is that people don't read enough mystery books, but that people don't read."
People
"You have very accurately described the difficulty of presenting my books on film: many of my characters are alone most of the time, and when they do talk, what they say is mostly lies. That can make for a pretty confusing film."
Time
"I had been writing fiction since I was in eighth grade, because I loved it."
Fiction
"Much of what we do in life has a huge component of luck."
Life
"I do have to earn a living, so I'm conscious of probable reactions from readers, but the most important one is still the awareness that if I'm not enjoying a story, the reader won't either."
Awareness
"It was a lot of fun, and writing a series is comfortable. It's almost like having a secure job."
Fun
"Reading a novel in which all characters illustrate patience, hard work, chastity, and delayed gratification could be a pretty dull experience."
Experience
"I do want to write about Jane Whitefield again, but only when I have a good enough idea - something I've figured out about her that's news and that's worth a reader's time."
Time
"Contrary to what many writers imply about the process, nobody forces a writer to sell his work to the film industry."
Work
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