The greatest writers have been, at heart, parochial, provincial in their rootedness.

For all the splendours of the world's greatest galleries, visitors are likely to be kept at arm's length, spectators of a world that can seem too rarefied to let them in.

What you know is what you know, both culturally and practically, and you use it to the greatest effect you can.

'Game of Thrones' is the greatest thing I've ever been a part of.

I'm the greatest bass player in the world.

The greatest thing that you have when you're a showrunner is this opportunity to create worlds.

Since I can't write the greatest American novel, I'm going to write the longest American novel.

ISIS is the greatest threat.

We've always been influenced by some of India's greatest minds.

I am the greatest of all-time.

My body is my greatest asset.

Arianna Huffington is one of the greatest champions of this idea - that anyone can make a difference.

'Duel' is one of the greatest suspense films of all time.

Casting a film, you can have the greatest actors in a film and it doesn't work. It's a combination of all of the elements.

The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world.

I know singers; I've worked with some of the greatest singers in the world.

I would sooner fail than not be among the greatest.

My greatest offering is my concept. It isn't my face.

The greatest sin for a writer is to be boring.

I think Newton would be the greatest scientist who ever lived.