Beth Gutcheon quote: "I'm very interested, in all my books, in community, what binds people together, which I think is an obvious consequence of being the fourth of six children."

I don't suppose you have to believe in ghosts to know that we are all haunted, all of us, by things ...
BETH GUTCHEON

I love smart commercial fiction. Susan Isaacs, for example and the readers who interest me are, in t...
BETH GUTCHEON

I became a writer because I love to read, yet I never get to unless I'm reviewing a book or doin...
BETH GUTCHEON

If you're going to spend two or three years immersed in a subject, you better be deeply interest...
BETH GUTCHEON

I've found in the past that the more closely I identify with the heroine, the less completely sh...
BETH GUTCHEON

As a kid, I was always mad - just noticing the women at Thanksgiving, running around the kitchen, wh...
BETH DITTO

A beautiful plant is like having a friend around the house.
BETH DITTO

It's not the winning that teaches you how to be resilient. It's the setback. It's the lo...
BETH BROOKE

My dad would always say, 'Girl, you've been given gifts. Use them.' And what he meant by...
BETH BROOKE

I was born fat and have always been, which was just fine and even healthy and cute until I turned te...
BETH DITTO

Setbacks are just learning experiences.
BETH BROOKE

I'm shameless, and I love a pun. There's a lot of Beth puns.
BETH DITTO

Let's get one thing straight: there's no such thing as the Bristol sound.
BETH GIBBONS

The upside to smoking is that you get to be social. I was looking for a light when I bumped into Ben...
BETH ORTON

I enjoy doing fun things outdoors with my son to stay in shape. We like camping together. After a we...
BETH RIESGRAF

My dad liked to boil a squirrel head and suck the brains out the nose. Smaller than a chicken, bigge...
BETH DITTO

We are, at least in part, who we remember ourselves to be. Take away our memories, and you take away...
BETH REVIS

I've belched a lot more since I had gall bladder surgery. I don't know why.
BETH DITTO

I tried to start a theatre in LA and failed miserably, but I was probably not meant to raise money.
BETH HENLEY

I think that people have to be able to see two sides of the coin to survive because it is a racist s...
BETH HENLEY

I think I had a job in a children's theatre. I taught badly because I was into nihilism at the time ...
BETH HENLEY

I remember not knowing what a cue light was because I'd never worked in a production that was high c...
BETH HENLEY

I love writing for the screen.
BETH HENLEY

I just loved being divorced from my own wretchedness.
BETH HENLEY

I grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, really in suburbia, so my mother was in community theatre plays.
BETH HENLEY

I didn't really know how to get it to a producer or how to get it to an agent. Nobody's going to loo...
BETH HENLEY

I did write a couple of original screenplays, but I'd rather write plays.
BETH HENLEY

But here's the thing: what you do as a screenwriter is you sell your copyright. As a novelist, as a ...
BETH HENLEY

Jessica. For god's sake," he said. "Allow me to do at least one common courtesy for you. In spite ow...
BETH FANTASKEY

Choice or no, my heart is his.
BETH REVIS

Where do you. come from?" Frank challenged, puffing his chest, a little bolder now that he could bre...
BETH FANTASKEY

Why did I sign up for this?'

'Because we grow by challenging ourselves.
BETH FANTASKEY

"He started hating me, cause I couldn't laugh at his jokes. I just started finding it impossible to ...
BETH HENLEY

What is clear is that business leaders must commit to champion change - to be transparent about thei...
BETH BROOKE

What I loved about the acting class was that you got to think all day long about a person that wasn&...
BETH HENLEY

Portland is a place where you can find a community as a feminist, a vegan or a fat activist. Artists...
BETH DITTO

I didn't have a fireworks moment for my salvation. I had a falling in love with Jesus in Sunday ...
BETH MOORE

Tone is so important because you can have a great script just be ruined with the wrong director - if...
BETH GRANT

God wants us to believe Him to be huge, even if we don't know what to believe Him for in a parti...
BETH MOORE

I knew that if I wanted to stop being a pushover I had to get comfortable with small rejections myse...
BETH DITTO

The fans of 'Speed' are very different from the fans of 'To Wong Foo,' which are dif...
BETH GRANT

More than the sound of my own beating heart, I miss the sound of a ticking clock. Time passes. It mu...
BETH REVIS

I have this vintage Valentino clutch. Ughhh, it's so pretty! Also, I'm not a big fur person,...
BETH RIESGRAF

As a business that's strategy-focused, I regularly experience bias on the part of male clients who a...
BETH ZIMMERMAN

Many of the environmental modifications of interest to women are so fundamental that I expect them t...
BETH ZIMMERMAN

Women want to simplify what they perceive to be an unnecessarily complex shopping process. Above all...
BETH ZIMMERMAN

When you go from one lecture hall to another or even home for the holidays, there is a desire to be ...
BETH ZIMMERMAN

The key is for product manufacturers and developers is to maintain as much of the essential function...
BETH ZIMMERMAN

Have some idea of how much you want to spend when you go into a contract with anyone. Allow approxim...
BETH YOUNG

I always do landscape design with the functional needs of the homeowners foremost in my mind.
BETH YOUNG

I think the confidence and optimism are there. I think they are really starting to believe. Confiden...
BETH YOUNG

I heard her shout that she was good for 16. I told Simone I was going to hold her to it. She said, '...
BETH YOUNG

There's still a lot of basketball to be played. We visit Allen on Tuesday and they're always tough. ...
BETH YOUNG

We probably have six who can score 18 to 20 points. We have five to six which can easily do it.
BETH YOUNG

We are the epitome of a true team. We don't have any superstars and everyone has stepped up in one w...
BETH YOUNG

There's a lot more attention being given to board leadership than there was a couple of years ago. W...
BETH YOUNG

You can't get down in this district. We started 0-2 and that makes it hard. You can't ever give up.
BETH YOUNG

I'm still waiting on that one. We shoot about 30 percent and that would take about 300 shots. I thin...
BETH YOUNG

It adds so much beauty to downtown, ... Fresh flowers in hanging baskets is a welcoming sign of a co...
BETH WOOD

They are here in our city, they are visitors, they are welcome. We want to help them in any way we c...
BETH WOOD

Everything we have today is donated. We have men with charcoal grills, we have tables and chairs don...
BETH WOOD

Monies raised from the cruises will go to support the non-profit organization's efforts for travelin...
BETH WOOD

A lot of students showed up, ... People milled around from shop to shop. The vendors were happy and ...
BETH WOOD

This is the first study we've done with (the program). So it was a learning process, and because of ...
BETH WILSON

It takes scarce dollars away from more effective programs that could help people stay out of trouble...
BETH WILSON

There are a lot of liberty issues. I'm not sure these things are going to make us any safer and they...
BETH WILSON

One of our best managers, her second language is English. We needed her to get better at English to ...
BETH WILSON

One thing about the race itself is that it's totally unpredictable and that's why it's so fun to wat...
BETH WILSON

After the Emmy the show picked up steadily through the seventh season, when they had people from 'Su...
BETH WILSON

It's very irresponsible of legislators to invite costly litigation on something that they spent hard...
BETH WILSON

I have no concerns about this project. I wholeheartedly endorse this development.
BETH WILLIAMS

I was feeling pretty good. Then that weekend happened and every one of my teams went down. That's al...
BETH WILLIAMS

I think we just needed to wake up and get warmed up. In the second quarter we lit it up.
BETH WILLIAMS

Our focus at this hospital, today, yesterday and tomorrow, is to ensure a high quality of care. That...
BETH WILLIAMS

Everybody gears toward stopping No. 22 and with everybody focused on Shelly Paige, it lets our other...
BETH WILLIAMS

Only 5 percent of the death sentences were actually implemented, and I think that would be difficult...
BETH WILKINSON

This was no mistake, no coincidence,
BETH WILKINSON

This exciting program inspires young people to continue their education and consider law-related car...
BETH WILKINSON

This is an ethical dilemma, and we did find several instances in which individuals stepped over the ...
BETH WILKINSON

No matter how mad he makes you, don't do that,
BETH WILKINSON

the death penalty was designed for.
BETH WILKINSON

We never knew such a dark and horrible place existed in America until Timothy McVeigh sent us there,...
BETH WILKINSON

He knew that death was a possibility and he didn't care,
BETH WILKINSON

about as credible as sightings of Elvis.
BETH WILKINSON

Agent Burmister found high explosives residue on Mr. McVeigh's clothing, including both his shirts t...
BETH WILKINSON

Heartbreaking. I don't know what else to say about that. Frustrating.
BETH WALTERS

Our errors killed us in one inning.
BETH WALTERS

It was a pretty good job all around; the bats finally came through for us.
BETH WALTERS

We made it interesting. That's what we have a tendency to do, whether we need to or not.
BETH WALTERS

We had a pretty good game. We didn't hit but errors killed us. The players are still learning.
BETH WALTERS

It's a tough way to start the season. We played well but a few errors hurt us.
BETH WALTERS

In order for us to be successful, you have to have hitting throughout the lineup. Everyone throughou...
BETH VESA

It's an awfully difficult sectional.
BETH VESA

I thought in the third quarter we did a nice job offensively of being patient. We definitely need to...
BETH VESA

I didn't think we were too rusty, we played pretty well. Actually, the break was tough for us, we ha...
BETH VESA

The third quarter was bad for both teams and we were fortunate that they didn't capitalize on our po...
BETH VESA

It's nice any game you can come out and execute and do things the way you're capable of doing. No ma...
BETH VESA

The first three innings she mowed them down. In the fourth they got a couple of runs on her, but she...
BETH VESA

It's been great having the support and for mom for being here.
BETH TWITTY

Don't allow yourself to get into a condition where you are not able to defend yourself. This is not ...
BETH TWITTY

I was confident I had taught her all she needed to know. But she'd built up a false sense of securit...
BETH TWITTY

I was so glad to see that passport. Seeing it told me she was still on that island. Maybe I could fi...
BETH TWITTY

It's such a difficult age. They're caught between a delicate balance of being under their parents' w...
BETH TWITTY

Of course I'm encouraged about the news and the new development and the arrest, and I hope it leads ...
BETH TWITTY

publicly acted as judge, jury and executioner.
BETH TWITTY

One thing is we're going to have to have an answer. We're gonna have to. There's no way that I can j...
BETH TWITTY

They have placed barriers to the advancement of the investigation. They should be replaced.
BETH TWITTY

We hope that Aruba will show us they do have enforceable laws, such as perjury and obstruction of ju...
BETH TWITTY

While we've heard a lot about the problem of obesity, only recently communities, schools and workpla...
BETH TRAPANI

Despite efforts to address it, it's still a major health issue and a major challenge.
BETH TRAPANI

Our society today has changed to the point where it's easier to be overweight than to be fit. We've ...
BETH TRAPANI

While we've heard a lot about the problem of obesity, only recently communities, schools and workpla...
BETH TRAPANI

In 2000, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommended this (tracking BMI) as a b...
BETH TRAPANI

That's a good stinger for us. We needed an eye-opener, and every match is going to be just like that...
BETH TOCCI

We keep plugging away. We work a lot of reception and getting more out of our serve. We have to comp...
BETH TOCCI

Our focus was a lot harder this week on serve receive. And our kill efficiency was excellent. We use...
BETH TOCCI

Our serve receive was huge. Our kids passed incredibly well.
BETH TOCCI

It's nice, it's an honor. What a privilege to be able to defend a state title. So my job is to get t...
BETH TOCCI

I thought we served well and I thought our back row defense was pretty good. I wasn't pleased with o...
BETH TOCCI

It's a big job to find that many people to participate in this event.
BETH SWENSON

I've requested every day off from work, so I'm waiting to get approved.
BETH SWENSON

If people want to compete, they should be able to.
BETH SWENSON

I was told I couldn't compete.
BETH SWENSON

It's sort of a challenge to get food to people who can't find a way to eat.
BETH SWENSON

A couple friends were going to volunteer last summer for the (Special Olympics Iowa) golf tournament...
BETH SWENSON

I'm going to be one of the food service managers. Basically, I'll be feeding volunteers and athletes...
BETH SWENSON

(Mary Greeley) is recruiting volunteers through its employee base to provide first aid. The hospital...
BETH SWENSON

When I was a kid, I went to school in a small town. I wanted to play basketball - that was my dream.
BETH SWENSON

Those cards and letters gave him more strength than anyone can imagine. They meant the world to him.
BETH SMITH

Although the trip was physically and even emotionally draining, our group still had the ability to e...
BETH SMITH

The state has two levels of funding because it makes sense. The district's decision makes no sense.
BETH SMITH

We haven't gotten to really celebrate yet because we're filming right out of the chute. But we got w...
BETH SMITH

You could be right about the elderly benefiting from the experience, but there are lots of questions...
BETH SMITH

The chief of naval operations has outlined an aggressive enterprise IT strategy, and formation of th...
BETH SMITH

We run generally about 15 teachers pretty much throughout the year. Many of them have classes that t...
BETH SMITH

I want this to succeed for Tim, because if it succeeds for Tim, it succeeds for us, because we'll be...
BETH SMITH

He was a hard catch. That's why I say he's my biggest and best catch.
BETH SMITH

We're here to educate lawmakers on a poorly written bill that basically advocates for the fugitives ...
BETH SMITH

We need to be more aggressive with our swings, ... But they are all things we can work on.
BETH SHELTON

I was very pleased with our passing and defense, and we had some good heads up play, ... Overall, I ...
BETH SHELTON

We're going into the game giving it everything we've got and hope to come home with a win.
BETH SHELTON

She did very well in the tournament, but we knew she would, ... Beth is a steady player, she keeps h...
BETH SHELTON

We have to focus on getting hitters to transition aggressively and play strong every time, ... We go...
BETH SHELTON

Proceeds go for books for the library, and also every student gets one book for their birthday.
BETH SCHWIER

We put tents up so they can sit in there and read.
BETH SCHWIER

I would say mystery is probably the favorite.
BETH SCHWIER

And there's a book scavenger hunt.
BETH SCHWIER

Companies using electronic bill presentment generally achieve overall savings on their billing costs...
BETH ROBERTSON

After 9/11, families were looking for things to do together and fun that was closer to home, and tha...
BETH ROBERTSON

There are a lot of things in motion that will contribute to more bills being presented electronicall...
BETH ROBERTSON

One of the things we know is that this is a worldwide trend. It's not just in the United States.
BETH ROBERTSON

At this point, the market isn't that developed yet. Ten percent of all consumer bills will be presen...
BETH ROBERTSON

It was great, a fabulous year. It was different than any other market I've been through in 36 years....
BETH ROBERTSON

Companies using electronic bill presentment generally achieve overall savings on their billing costs...
BETH ROBERTSON

Each subcommittee has a time frame in which they need to get their stuff finished in. Once they fina...
BETH RICHARDSON

It will not be tax dollars.
BETH RICHARDSON

The evacuation went smoothly. We practice it all the time.
BETH RICHARDSON

It was three days away from being operational.
BETH RICHARDSON

Thankfully, there were no reported injuries.
BETH RICHARDSON

All they had left to do was take the caps off, pretty much. But those things are on schedules. A few...
BETH RICHARDSON

We'll need a lot of volunteers to open their homes. We won't place any of those until after May 1 wh...
BETH RICHARDSON

Luckily, we've had an outpouring of those who have called and said they'd be happy to provide housin...
BETH RICHARDSON

There are a lot of non-profit organizations that are wanting to find a way to make money. A lot of v...
BETH RICHARDSON

It was just an unfortunate accident, but the building performed exactly how it was built to perform.
BETH RICHARDSON

He wasn't going to look at the Ivy League. I told him he didn't want me to tell his children that he...
BETH PUCHTEL

We said, 'No, you didn't have to go there. You've got three more options. We couldn't talk him out o...
BETH PUCHTEL

I think at first it was not a perfect experience. There was zero student participation. He would pla...
BETH PUCHTEL

Dreaming. Numb. Totally numb. We walked out and said, 'What just happened?' He just obviously felt l...
BETH PUCHTEL

The sense I got from the staff was, we would all like to be able to go and help but can't,' so they ...
BETH PAYNE

One of the most emotional moments for me was when I was talking to a woman in a town that practicall...
BETH PAYNE

I would give them things that they could use, ... While I'm doing that, I would try to talk to them ...
BETH PAYNE

I don't need documentation. I know him as a person and Ricky would never do anything to hurt the dep...
BETH PAYNE

We havent broken it down, ... When we met with (Johnson), thats not what she wanted. We opted not to...
BETH PAYNE

It's so easy for us to have this immediate rush of we want to help right now,' and then time passes,...
BETH PAYNE

We havenÃƒÂ¢Ã¢Â‚Â¬Ã¢Â„Â¢t broken it down, ... When we met with (Johnson), thatÃƒ...
BETH PAYNE

The Red Cross needs a lot of volunteers whenever there's a disaster, and it has a partnership with m...
BETH PAYNE

I think you should only take your dog if it can get along with other dogs.
BETH PATTERSON

When someone enters through the first gate, they won't let out the dogs playing inside the second ga...
BETH PATTERSON

Dogs are not currently allowed in the park, but this law is not being enforced. This way the parks w...
BETH PATTERSON

It's a praise to God for all that he's blessed us with, including all the patients that received hop...
BETH PATTERSON

You can have all sorts of relationships, but there's something with musicians working together where...
BETH ORTON

We're all like little ants who scurry around with the materials that are at hand right now. Each gen...
BETH ORTON

The way I write, words can means lots of different things.
BETH ORTON

The upside to smoking is that you get to be social. I was looking for a light when I bumped into Ben...
BETH ORTON

I'd say my greatest fear is fear itself.
BETH ORTON

I don't believe in trouble. Because I think that trouble is sometimes good, sometimes bad. I've been...
BETH ORTON

Heaven is what we spend our lives trying to find.
BETH ORTON

From the beginning, I wanted to make dance music with a human element to it.
BETH ORTON

I think people are finally learning that it works.
BETH NAGUSKY

The weather was a blessing in that it helped blunt the increase in prices.
BETH NAGUSKY

It has been a blessing. It has helped us get through what otherwise could have been a more difficult...
BETH NAGUSKY

We'd love it if other oil companies would make similar generous donations. Washington is failing us ...
BETH NAGUSKY

She's really motivated by the team format, and that makes her so much more valuable on her high scho...
BETH MURRIN

It's the deepest team we've ever had. It will be tough juggling that lineup, but that's our part of ...
BETH MURRIN

We'll just keep working hard. We have to put more skills into our routines. I feel like we're strong...
BETH MURRIN

We're concentrating on continuing to better ourselves. You want to win over another team, but there'...
BETH MURRIN

She did a great job today. We threw in some skills last minute, and she went for everything. We've g...
BETH MURRIN

I'm happy with what they did today. We're at the highest level we've ever been.
BETH MURRIN

They know they're right there. We still have skills to throw in and we have a level to go up on bars...
BETH MURRIN

She's doing things she didn't do until the middle of October last year. I think it's going to be a g...
BETH MURRIN

I'm very interested, in all my books, in community, what binds people together, which I think is an obvious consequence of being the fourth of six children.

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I'm very interested, in all my books, in community, what binds people together, which I think is an obvious consequence of being the fourth of six children.

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