Darryl Pinckney Quotes

When I am reading for research and making notes, I use a cleverly designed curved lap-desk, and I sit up dutifully, mindful of ergonomics and suchlike concepts. When reading for pleasure, I take advantage of the 'recline' in recliner.

I rarely read children's books.

The only two places where I can read for long stretches are in airplanes and in bed at nighttime.

I am a serious reader, and I read slowly.

I read books, physical books. I am comfortable with it, I can carry it. It is my habit.

When we get comfortable, we start relaxing, taking bad shots, especially me I take bad shots when I'm tired.

Well, I never wear shoes at home. Never.

I started practicing Yoga at about 18. I had a friend who was doing it and was incredibly disciplined and meditated all the time.

Some people say, 'Shah Rukh, you work so hard. Why don't you sit back with a glass of red wine or go out on the terrace for a smoke?' But that's not me.

I like to read in the dark. I like to go into the bathtub, turn out all the lights, and in the dark, read my books.

I don't very often read novels.

Sometimes I - I try not to read too many fiction or novels.

I always seem to be reading several books at once.

I like to read in my own house, in any of the rooms I always mean to paint or otherwise improve and never do. Every detail is so familiar to me that it makes almost no claim on my attention.

I love reading but I never last very long because I fall asleep right away.

I grew up in a home where reading was a big deal.

I spend a lot of time in my bed. It's a good comfy one with a tartan bedspread. It's the only place I can read without straining my neck, and I take an afternoon nap, which is my reward for making enough money from my writing now not to have to work. I never get up in the morning before 11.30.

I meditate. Daily practice is essential to my life.

I don't read much of anything online.

If I'm really under pressure to get work done, I can adapt to most situations, but I prefer to be at home, in a comfortable chair, with as few distractions as possible.

Normally when I read, I don't like music playing.

I don't ever want the players to relax in a game.

I can nap with hustle and bustle around me; I can nap quietly all by myself. It's something I've always been good at.

I'm still not a great reader, but my wife is and my daughters are, and I envy them. I think I got into a bad habit of trying to do something all the time, instead of trying to sit down and take my time a little bit.

I spend a lot of time reading.