Quotes About Memory

I have an excellent memory - for books and authors, that is. I remember all the books I've read.

'Say Her Name' was a book I never wanted to write and never expected to write. I wasn't trying to do anything except write a book for Aura - a book that I thought I had to write.

The 'politics of memory' policy appears to work largely by insinuation.

All I remember is the last time I played a videogame, it was Space Invaders.

I can't remember the last time I went to a club.

If we make anything that lasts, it outlives us.

Really, I prefer not to read my early books. Not that I don't like them, but I don't recognize myself anymore, like an old actor watching himself as a young leading man.

I don't think I will ever be erased from people's memory as I like to believe the work I do leaves an impact on people.

Cinema has a greater impact as it leaves a long lasting memory. Television, on the other hand, is also good but requires a lot of time.

All things change, but we always have to think: what are we leaving behind?

My dad died with a full head of hair, so I have that legacy.

It's always great to add to your legacy.

You want to leave a legacy.

I certainly hope 'Dragon' can leave some legacy behind.

I'm working for my legacy.

When I'm asked about legacy, I say it's too early to talk about legacy.

I think that everything I've ever done at some point is part of someone else's legacy.

What does legacy mean? I never think or go there.

I'm trying to carry on my dad's legacy, and it is tough.

My legacy is so, so important to me.

I don't feel like I have a legacy.

Your legacy makes a difference.

I didn't even know I had a legacy.

You don't get to choose what your legacy is.