American - Writer | April 21, 1960 -
Some people who've read my story think I had a terrible childhood and that I was neglected or even abused, while others feel that my parents, while certainly flawed, also had truly wonderful qualities. And that's the way it should be, because in real life two people can look at the same president and one will see a hero and the other a villain.
Jeannette Walls
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I never had any question that my parents loved me. I had a real sense of self confidence.
ConfidenceParentsMeSelfLoved
Horses are a mirror of who you are. They're emotionally dependent on you.
MirrorYouWhoHorsesDependent
I sit down at my desk pretty early in the morning and write all day until about 4 or 5 p.m.
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I found out that people are incredibly compassionate and kind. It really changed my view of the world.
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We're stronger than we realize.
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I'm a big believer in luck - the harder you work, the luckier you become.
WorkLuckYouBecomeBigLuckier
I was so worried that people wouldn't like me or my story.
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My life is not just about the past.
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Everything in life is gray, you know.
LifeYouKnowGrayEverything
I feel like 'Alice Through the Looking Glass.'
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I always wanted to be a serious journalist.
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