Expression Variation Quotes

Animals in different countries have different expressions just as the people in different countries differ in expression.

Different authors write different ways, have different relationships with their audiences, and those are all legitimate.

The English language is so elastic that you can find another word to say the same thing.

The things that are said in literature are always the same. What is important is the way they are said. Looking for metaphors, for example: When I was a young man I was always hunting for new metaphors. Then I found out that really good metaphors are always the same.

A change of style is a change of meaning.

To illustrate what I mean, an apt dancer may be in thorough unison with the others in that particular group, and at the same time reveal a difference in dancing temperament, rhythm or technique; she may phrase, accentuate or actually interpret differently.

If a scene called for numerous Oompas to join in a narrative song and dance, I would perform the steps for all of them with subtle distinctions of expression and movement. When the images were joined with the help of a computer, I became an entire troupe.

The deposit of the faith is one thing... the way it is expressed is another.

I think the close work I do as a translator pays off in my writing - I'm always searching for multiple ways to say things.

Depending on the inflection, ah bon can express shock, disbelief, indifference, irritation, or joy - a remarkable achievment for two short words.

I always choose to use the word often instead of (unintelligible). Just changing it up, changing it up.