Jay Parini Quotes

I had a year off, so my wife and I were heading to Italy to study Italian. We found a little house in a village called Atrani. I discovered that Gore Vidal lived right above us in a big house, so I sent him a note.

Jay Parini

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: April 2, 1948

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Eyeliner is a go-to for me, and gold has always been a color that I really like. It's reminiscent of a lion; it's a strong color.

Jillian Hervey

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We did great things when we were in Congress, and I want to continue work on the issues that matter to South Florida, because we deserve better.

Joe Garcia

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Have we gotten too full of ourselves? Possibly.

Jerry Jones

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I watch mediocre shows that have been on for three or four seasons, and feel angry at them.

Andy Richter

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I tell it like it is. I tell it like I see it. I tell it like I envision it. I tell it like I live it.

Trick Daddy

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I think if you start to think too much about things that are completely out of control, it will just drive you crazy as an actor.

Matt Bomer

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I didn't grow up with classical music. My father was a folk music singer.

Juan Diego Florez

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If ESPN ever kicked me out the door and I had to get back to coach, I have to stay on top of what's going on.

Jon Gruden

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I actively avoided responsibility for as long as I possibly could.

David Walton

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All that matters is that China wins the finals, and not which one will be playing.

Chen Long

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States should not balance their budgets on the backs of students.

Arne Duncan

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With my quick success, I didn't have time to learn the ropes of the music business. Because my first record was such a hit, I was terribly spoiled and I thought I couldn't do anything wrong. I was also desperate to make tons of money because of my responsibility to my daughter. And there was no longer any joy in making music.

Phoebe Snow

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