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" We all have our notions of sport. If I'd wanted to make my living climbing mountains, I wouldn't have gone into publishing. Most of the time, you're sitting in a dark room reading a manuscript. "

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" The Pakistani writers are addressing change and what's happening today in the world. There is something completely contemporary in this writing. "

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" We think continuity's important. "

" I'm a boring guy who's got a great job in a profession that still gives me a great deal of pleasure after 35 years. "

" One of the great things about New York is this wonderful park we have. "

" In 'Lean In,' Sheryl Sandberg gives a frank assessment of what it will take for women to move forward as equals to men. Her book is full of sound advice and informed recommendations and marked by its positive outlook. "

" A good part of the work is just reading a manuscript and coming to the office. I can't imagine wanting to even read an article about book publishing. "

" Americans are tired of fad diets, counting calories, and living within restrictive guidelines about carbs and fat. They are turning to Mireille Guiliano for her sensible and admittedly contrarian advice on eating well. "

" The biggest kick is reading something new and exciting and then getting other people to share your enthusiasm. Beyond all the cant and hypocrisy in publishing, that's what it's all about. "

" There isn't really a whole lot to know about me. "

" Andre Agassi is one of the world's most popular and admired figures. He has lived an extraordinary life, and he has a great story to tell. "

" John Grisham is one of the greatest storytellers of all time. "

" I use Amazon for books. I use Amazon for loads of other things. I regard Amazon as a source, as I think a lot of other people do. "

" I believe 'Lean In' has the power to change not only our outlook but also the world and that it will become a touchstone publication for a generation of women. "

" I have nothing but regret that I cannot continue to behave the way I behaved all my life, and I can't wait for a chance to behave immoderately again. "

" As I see it, my job has always been to champion the work of the authors I publish. "

" If the response to 'Suite Francaise' is any indication, there's a great deal of curiosity about Nemirovsky, and the best way to deal with it is to produce another book. So much of her work has been unavailable, and we want to bring as much of it back into print as possible. "

" Profit is one way that you can take pride in the way you publish things and insure that you can go on doing it. "

" I've started taking long walks in the park, which is quite wonderful. "

" There are not too many people who are polymathic these days. "

" A blurb might bring a reader to a book, but then the book itself has to do the rest of the work. "

" I've always loved the physical book and remain committed to it. "

" It seems the world of book publishing is constantly changing. Whether it was the rise of chain stores or their decline, or the digital revolution... fortunately, we have been able not only to adapt but to thrive. "

" President Clinton is one of the dominant figures on the global stage. He has lived an extraordinary life, and he has a great story to tell. "

" Just because we're Knopf doesn't mean we shouldn't sell books as well as any other publisher in the land. "

" I think I'm more marketing- and sales-oriented than others, and the notion of selling books continues to interest me. "

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Marketing

" Lisbeth Salander is one of the most compelling heroines of 21st century crime literature, and I am thrilled to see readers have welcomed her return. "

" Sonia Sotomayor has lived a remarkable life, and her achievements will prove an inspiration to readers around the world. "

" The original publication of 'The DaVinci Code' preceded the e-book era. "

" At Knopf, we look at each book on a case-by-case basis... in some cases, we think a writer might get a boost from an endorsement by a fellow writer, but in other cases, a new book will be better served by other means, such as publicity and reviews. "

" Hillary Clinton is one of the most compelling figures in the world today... and Carl Bernstein's stunning portrait shows us, for the first time, the true trajectory of her life and career. "