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Mohsin Hamid Quotes

For me, writing a novel is like solving a puzzle. But I don't intend my novels as puzzles. I intend them as invitations to dance.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: writer
Nationality: pakistani
Birth: July 23, 1971

Topics

Dance Me Writing Puzzle Like Novel

My mother had abandoned the family, so grandmother raised me. And she was instrumental in that she taught me that the world is a glorious place. She taught me to embrace humanity. And she'd say there's never an excuse for joy. And to be thankful.

Jewell Parker Rhodes

Family Mother Thankful Joy Me World

There's a whole thing now in the entertainment industry that's like, 'You need to write for yourself. Those are the people that are really valuable.' And it's just like, 'I don't want to! I just want to act!'

Yourself People You Now Want Need

I love showing my personality in my cooking.

Love Cooking Personality I Love

Obama is a statist. He's an authoritarian. He doesn't want to govern; he wants to rule.

Want Authoritarian Rule Govern He

Patience Patient

Some people who love boxing might love Mike Tyson, but people outside of the sport are generally repulsed by him and therefore, repulsed by the sport.

Love People Boxing Some People Him

I'm a lot more grounded now, a lot more settled in my skin.

Skin Now More Grounded Lot Settled

When I was in college, the first thing we did in acting class was to observe an animal at the zoo and become that animal. So I picked a wallaby.

Animal College Acting Zoo Become

Don't give up at the first hurdle you encounter.

Alistair Overeem

You First Up Give Encounter Hurdle

You cannot qualify war in harsher terms than I will.

William Tecumseh Sherman

War You Will Cannot Than Terms

I have a fantastic team, and it's much easier having children, because that creates a natural limit.

Children Team Having Children Limit

My role at Lockheed Martin puts me in contact with extraordinary leaders in many fields - from science and engineering to philanthropy and government. And since we also work closely with our nation's armed forces, we tend to reflect a lot on leadership and how we can inspire successful teamwork, cooperation, and partnerships.

Marillyn Hewson

Work Leadership Science Teamwork Me

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