“ One can present people with opportunities. One cannot make them equal to them. Rosamond Lehmann Novelist
“ Only words and conventions can isolate us from the entirely undefinable something which is everything. Alan Watts Philosopher
“ When people visit me at autograph conventions and signings, they always say, 'You just don't know how you scared me!' These people are grown up. They say, 'When I was a kid, I just couldn't sleep at night.' Sometimes they will have babies with them. And they give me their babies, and they take pictures of me holding their baby. Betsy Palmer Film Actress
“ Placebo is music for outsiders, by outsiders and our gigs are like conventions of outcasts, which is cool. Brian Molko Musician
“ Always listen to yourself... It is better to be wrong than simply to follow convention. Bryce Courtenay Novelist
“ Let's give the conventions back to the politicians. If we think there's any news, we can tack it on afterward as commentary. But the conventions should be their show, not ours. Don Hewitt Television Producer
“ In social matters, pointless conventions are not merely the bee sting of etiquette, but the snake bite of moral order. Florence King Novelist