Gerry Byrne Quotes

We weren't expecting a grand slam home run the first time around. We wanted a solid, line-drive single and that's what we got. - Gerry Byrne

We want to use television in a way that will provide a different understanding of the value of books and authors and hopefully ignite general interest in reading more. - Gerry Byrne

We are pleased that we have engaged the American reader in the voting process for a significant book award, We're delighted with the outstanding works of the well-regarded nominees--authors who we were proud to honor here tonight. We look forward to growing the Quills in the years to come. - Gerry Byrne

The difference between this award and any other is that it's a reader's choice. People holler about other awards because they are committee-selected. This is not committee-selected. There are purists in literary circles who have a different sense of what is going on here, but we think anything you can do to get people reading is a good thing. - Gerry Byrne

Most of the other awards, quite honestly, they're more inside the industry... This is meant to reach out and touch the consumers. - Gerry Byrne

It's an opportunity to create something over time that would potentially make a big difference to books, literacy, and reading. - Gerry Byrne

For this caucus to allow a rural infrastructure program to be announced in St. John's is, quite frankly, ridiculous. - Gerry Byrne

For the record, this is a poor decision. - Gerry Byrne

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