Kim Anderson Quotations

We felt like this was ours to lose, but we didn't have big heads. We didn't think we'd blow people out of the water.

We have no idea how to classify ourselves. We pull from everything -- rock, hardcore, punk, indie.

There are some rougher realities about being a writer in Montana,

Many thanks for your part in our history.

From its inception, the festival has been a celebration of reading and literature of the state. It's not an academic conference. And it's been a huge success.

We've got to win as many games as we can and hope we get some help, because we definitely don't control our own destiny. But there are a lot of games left to be played. This time of year, we've just got to keep winning.

I was just watching the news and seeing those children who had lost everything. I couldn't turn it off. I thought, there has to be some way to help these kids.

We couldn't do this without the generosity of the writers in this state. But they always seem so excited to get together with each other and their readers in this setting.

When you work alone and inside your own head, when money is often an issue and the wind is howling at the door, the natural inclination out there is to have a party. Everyone comes, everyone talks and everyone brings something.

We're learning about some different healthy choices in food and some different recipes.

We have been completely blessed. Usually, there are different stages in a band. But every time we get to a different level, like recording our album or playing with national bands, something just comes along and makes it all work out. It's totally unexpected.

As soon as we were done with it, we were beyond it. We've been dying to write this record.

Emporia played well. Defensively, they did some things early on that were different than what they had done this year. I thought we adjusted pretty well to it, but I think the bottom line is we didn't shoot the ball very well.

Of the people who were at that board meeting, can I see a show of hands of those who heard her cuss me out?

After I graduated, I was like, OK, what do I do now? ... And nothing was as great as playing in a band with R.L. So I just called and said, 'What if I just moved to Kansas City?'

This has been a big thrill not only for our boys, but for the families. And we are all so grateful for the opportunity. These boys are growing up right before our eyes.

They don't realize that 80 percent of the gains go to 20 percent or less of the producers and the little guys get almost nothing. If they knew the real cost, they would not support it.

They're our biggest corporate donor and so of course we look forward to that funding.

Then they brought in box after box after box of things like T-shirts and underclothes they had just bought, ... After they brought in the items they had purchased, she asked if we were taking money, and I told her 'yes.' She started peeling off $100 bills one right after the other. After she handed me $1,000, we all cried.

You three (county commissioners) sitting here have the power to end this today, but you won't,

It's definitely a unique thing that all the girls think is fun and cool.

I've heard many explanations for why Montana is as famous for its writers as it is for its scenery. There's the scenery. There's space. People leave you alone if that's what you want. It's cheap (or at least it used to be). Winters are long. There's a tradition.

It was huge because we had struggled the two games previously. I like the manner in which we did it. I thought we came out and were very aggressive defensively.

That's a team we beat here at home, but the thing you have to understand about that game is their leading scorer was out and one of their other starters was out. So, we know going down there that will be a completely different game.

because there's never been a reason not to keep doing it.

Art is about asking questions and engaging a dialog. By challenging or investigating conventions contemporary art helps promote an on-going sense of discovery, contemplation, and understanding. I think these are all important things.

You love simply because you cannot help it.

All I asked for was a written and verbal apology from Ms. Gossman, and I didn't get it, ... I have contacted a lawyer, and the housing board is responsible for what she did. You are all three responsible, and you are going to be served. She needs to be taken off the board.