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John Irving Quotes

I think there is often a 'what if' proposition that gets me thinking about all my novels.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: novelist
Nationality: american
Birth: March 2, 1942

Topics

Me Think Thinking What If I Think

What's interesting about science is that we're constantly discovering new things about the universe, about ourselves, about our bodies, about diseases, about the possibilities of the future. It's amazing. Science is one of the coolest things about being a human being - without a doubt.

Future Science New Things Amazing

Every one of us is, even from his mother's womb, a master craftsman of idols.

Mother Master Craftsman Us Idols

Not only has this subject been long associated with the ideas of thinking men over the ages but its practical importance is attested to by the huge resources of men and material thrown into this type of work.

Robert Hofstadter

Work Men Ideas Thinking Long Over

I've always been a 'write first' artist: the drawings are always in service of the writing.

Service Writing Artist Write First

I labored for eight years thinking I was writing a book for adults that was a nostalgic look back on childhood. Then my publisher informed me I'd written a children's book.

Children Childhood Me Writing Book

Maybe I have just a younger voice than many other directors.

Voice Just Than Younger Many Maybe

I'm a firm believer that if you put together a good product that is just good policy, that is embraced by both sides so that it is seen as politically advantageous to the Republicans or Democrats, that even in this very polarized partisan world that you can advance legislation. I have to believe that, or I wouldn't want to get up every morning.

Good Morning Together World Believe

When you just work tactically, in pure football sessions, you can see the way they can think football.

Work Football Think You Way See

It is provided by the Constitution that the President shall from time to time give to the Congress information of the state of the Union and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.

Chester A. Arthur

Time Constitution Judge Information

I'm so lucky to have had the career I've had and play with so many amazing players.

Amazing Career Play Lucky Players

Sometimes in the heart of the summer, I look at people with their faces shaved and think it'd be nice, but once you get used to it, it's not as hot. Most guys say it gets itchy, but once you grow it out into a big man beard, the itching is gone.

Willie Robertson

Heart Man People Beard Think Grow

Everyone has a responsibility towards this larger family of man, but especially if you're privileged, that increases your responsibility.

Family Responsibility Man You Your

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