The most difficult part of writing a book is not devising a plot which will captivate the reader. It's not developing characters the reader will have strong feelings for or against. It is not finding a setting which will take the reader to a place he or she as never been. It is not the research, whether in fiction or non-fiction. The most difficult task facing a writer is to find the voice in which to tell the story.
Randy PauschTake Time Out. It's not a real vacation if you're reading email or calling in for messages.
Randy PauschAnything is possible, and thatโs something we should not lose sight of. The inspiration and the permission to dream is huge.
Randy PauschI'll take an earnest person over a hip person every day, because hip is short-term, earnest is long term.
Randy Pausch