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“Nearly everything I do is independent. It's my nature, what being fiercely independent. And publishing my written works of literature under my own imprint—Quill Pen Ink Publishing—is no different. ("Smashwords," 2018)”
― Cat Ellington

“Nothing in the world terrifies me more than to have the words stop coming. If I can't write, I could be of no use. ("Smashwords," 2018)”
― Cat Ellington

“Writing is my earthly calling. The world of words is the perfect Utopia in whose rapture I am altogther caught up. ("Smashwords," 2018)”
― Cat Ellington

“As a working professional in the entertainment industry, I have come to truly cherish both my creative freedom and my independence. Because I, for one, know how precious and priceless they are.”
― Cat Ellington

“Songwriters are the architects of the music industry. Without a songwriter, there could not, and would not be a music industry. We create the Blueprint”
― Cat Ellington

“I would never quit on a book, even if it’s awful. Once I start something, I believe in finishing it. The process of completing such a book will take me that much longer, but I wouldn’t abandon it altogether. ("The IndieView," 2017)”
― Cat Ellington

“I am an author of the analytical critique. And because of that, a ton of research is done by me in order to bring an examination into comprehensive being. ("Interviews With Writers," 2018).”
― Cat Ellington

“After you have done your work—challenging as it may have been to complete—and released it in the marketplace, be not concerned with sales, reviews, critical acclaim, or anything else of the like... After you've written and published a book, you're now an AUTHOR. And that great honor can NEVER be taken away from you, no matter what. ("My Book Place," 2018)”
― Cat Ellington

“Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat is a picture book meritable of every child reader, whether he or she is just a beginner, or a bit more advanced. ("Reviews by Cat Ellington: The Complete Anthology, Vol. 1," 2018)”
― Cat Ellington, Reviews by Cat Ellington

“I don't just dare, I quadruple dare.”
― Cat Ellington, You Can Quote Me On That

“If God ever commands the spirit of wisdom to depart from me, well, I reckon that I'll never be able to compose the written word again. Not in music, and not in literature. If there is a blank page before me, it wouldn't matter if my right hand held a thousand dollar ink pen from the House of Montblanc, or an ink pen branded Paper Mate, not one word would be jotted from the ink of either or, and the page would remain blank.”
― Cat Ellington

“The first thing I look for, in addition to a performer's range, is a performer's look in comparison to the character. That is very important to me as a casting director. ("The Making of Dual Mania: Filmmaking Chicago Style," 2018)”
― Cat Ellington, The Making of Dual Mania: Filmmaking Chicago Style

“Men and women in the creative arts should be free to express themselves, creatively, without interference from those who are without honor where having talent is concerned. ("Awesome Gang," 2018)”
― Cat Ellington

“Diversity is key where my casting duties are concerned. And as a casting director, I will always assemble multi-cultural ensembles. Always.”
― Cat Ellington

“I'll admit that I am a woman who is very hard to impress.”
― Cat Ellington

“For me to read a good novel without enjoying a cup of coffee or a cup of tea or a nice glass of wine in the process would be like having water without the wet. It's simply impossible.”
― Cat Ellington

“You've got one life to live, and you must live it for you! Do what makes you happy, and do it to the best of your ability. Embrace those who truly love you, and renounce the ones who don't. Love and be loved. Do the things that bring you elation and enjoy them! Shun all negativity and embrace the positive. Do away with all fear, and allow love to envelop you. Be happy. Be free. Be at peace. And be yourself. Eat, drink, be merry ... and make life a stone groove.”
― Cat Ellington

“If God ever commands the spirit of wisdom to depart from me, well, I reckon that I'll never be able to compose the written word again. Not in music, and not in literature. If there is a blank page before me, it wouldn't matter if my right hand held a thousand dollar ink pen from the House of Montblanc, or an ink pen branded Paper Mate, not one word would be jotted from the ink of either or, and the page would remain blank. ("Primary Blog: The Final Post at the Boutique Domain," 2015)”
― Cat Ellington

“My interest in reading novels of various fiction was roused at a very early age. And the thought-provoking storylines of the great Donald Goines had been included in my very first library collection. ("Reviews by Cat Ellington: The Complete Anthology, Vol. 1," 2018)”
― Cat Ellington, Reviews by Cat Ellington