Adam Gopnik
Adam Gopnik

Writing is the process of finding something to distract you from writing, and of all the helpful distractions - adultery, alcohol and acedia, all of which aided our writing fathers - none can equal the Internet.

Adam Hochschild
Adam Hochschild

Work is hard. Distractions are plentiful. And time is short.

Alexandra Petri
Alexandra Petri

The difference between face-to-face conversation and any other medium of communication is simple: No distractions are permitted.

Alun Wyn Jones
Alun Wyn Jones

Whatever career you are in, you always have other distractions.

Andrew Bogut
Andrew Bogut

I just want to try to ignore the scrutiny and all the distractions and just play hard basketball and let the best come... Improving game by game and trying to improve my game is what I want to do.

Ayanna Pressley
Ayanna Pressley

Bad influences and distractions were around every corner. But I also learned that my neighborhood could be a nurturing, positive place to grow up.

Bill Keller
Bill Keller

The most obvious drawback of social media is that they are aggressive distractions.

Brett Kavanaugh
Brett Kavanaugh

Having seen first-hand how complex and difficult the job is, I believe it vital that the president be able to focus on his never-ending tasks with as few distractions as possible.

Britt Baker
Britt Baker

Wrestling kept me sane during dental school. That was the hardest time of my life, and I don't know how I would have made it without the distractions of wrestling to keep me afloat.

Charles H. Townes
Charles H. Townes

In many cases, people who win a Nobel prize, their work slows down after that because of the distractions. Yes, fame is rewarding, but it's a pity if it keeps you from doing the work you are good at.