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Jennifer Egan Quotes

I write to escape from my life. Writing about men separates 'me' from my work in a way that I find comforting.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: novelist
Nationality: american
Birth: September 7, 1962

Topics

Life Work Men Me Writing My Life

I think my mother would be very happy if I found a nice Welsh girl.

Mother Girl Happy Think Nice Would

If you know your destination, choosing a route - while not trivial - is manageable.

Destination You Know Your Route

I wouldn't want to direct - I think that's a very different job. You have to be a very specific type of person to do that.

Job Think You Person Want Different

Most of the performances I see on TV and in movies are so self-conscious and overacted. I would think a natural actress would be welcome.

Welcome Think Movies See I See Most

I remember even getting kicked out of a bar once because I was too loud and obnoxious.

Remember Bar Out Because Even Loud

If there has been any progress in the Chinese society and politics over the last 20 years, it is all because the citizens have been pushing for change.

Change Politics Progress Society

I like either skinny jeans or the ripped, casual, super-sloppy boyfriend jeans. A lot of ripped jeans. They are so early 2000, but they are so cute, I love them. I love surfer jeans, too!

Love Cute Early Casual Jeans Skinny

Gold and diamonds are nice, but clean, crisp, controlled water has long been the preeminent hallmark of the rich.

Water Gold Rich Diamonds Long Nice

I love to have confidence, but that confidence doesn't come from myself. It comes from God, and that's what I wanted America to see.

Love Confidence God Myself America

Feminism is doomed to failure because it is based on an attempt to repeal and restructure human nature.

Phyllis Schlafly

Nature Failure Human Nature Human

The good old days, when each idea had an owner, are gone forever.

Good Good Old Days Old Days Gone

I don't do commissions and I like the freedom to create what my heart or mind tells me to.

Richard MacDonald

Heart Freedom Mind Me Create Like

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