John Gregory Dunne Quotes

For thirty-five years, David Halberstam, an unsilent member of the Silent Generation, has contemplated America and its place in the world, casting his eye on big subjects - Vietnam, global economics, race, mass media, and the 1950s.

John Gregory Dunne

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: May 25, 1932 - December 30, 2003

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And I don't want to begin something, I don't want to write that first sentence until all the important connections in the novel are known to me. As if the story has already taken place, and it's my responsibility to put it in the right order to tell it to you.

John Irving

ResponsibilityMeStoryConnections

I am comfortable in all kinds of outfits. I prefer Indian wear, but there are days I step out in a short dress. It depends on my mood.

Sriti Jha

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I've been with Under Armour for a while now. I mean, I love Under Armour.

Sloane Stephens

LoveNowMeanBeenI LoveWhile

I grew up in Lincolnshire, trying to get the daughters of farmers and policemen to like me. It didn't go well until I got to college where, suddenly, there were different sorts of humans.

Robert Webb

CollegeMeTryingGoFarmersUp

I couldn't stand not controlling my own product from how it's manufactured to how it's sold.

Mickey Drexler

StandProductMy OwnOwnControlling

In fact, I'd just like to own something. Everyone thinks I'm glamorous, rich and famous but all I've got is some recording equipment and a battered old BMW.

Dido Armstrong

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When you record an album and it goes platinum... yeah, you're in the studio and you work hard for months, but it's not like your whole body hurts. Maybe you get a little hoarse and tired. But on 'Dancing With the Stars,' everything hurts.

Donny Osmond

WorkStarsTiredWork HardYouBody

There's no such thing as good or bad dinosaurs. There are predators and prey. The T-Rex in 'Jurassic Park' took human lives and saved them. No one interpreted her as good or bad.

Colin Trevorrow

GoodBadHumanDinosaursPreyPark

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

Confucius

WisdomReflectionExperienceLearn

When things take a long time, I just get really stubborn.

Britney Spears

TimeStubbornLongLong TimeTake

I don't hate anyone.

Ariel Sharon

HateAnyone

Most women are dissatisfied with their appearance - it's the stuff that fuels the beauty and fashion industries.

Annie Lennox

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