“ The idea of the sacred is quite simply one of the most conservative notions in any culture, because it seeks to turn other ideas - uncertainty, progress, change - into crimes. Salman Rushdie Novelist
“ Things happen to you they happen. They dont ask first. They dont require your permission. Cormac Mccarthy Novelist
“ The Times' new credibility committee report that was issued on Monday very specifically said they will be putting in a policy that reporters must get permission from their department heads to appear on television, which I think is a really good thing. Daniel Okrent Writer
“ Angelo Badalamenti brought me into the world of music and that's really what gave me permission to get into it even though I'm not a musician. It's just an intuitive thing for me. David Lynch Film Director
“ I think women are taught to ask permission about everything. We don't realize that we are entitled and we do have a say in our lives. Doris Roberts Actress