Colson Whitehead Quotes

Anytime an African-American writes an unconventional novel, the writer gets compared to Ellison. But that's O.K. I am working in the African-American literary tradition. That's my aim and what I see as my mission.

Colson Whitehead

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There's a danger of some of the best people saying, 'I don't want a career in science.'

John Gurdon

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Much of America rooted for Mr. Obama simply because he is black.

Andrew Breitbart

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If you have to write a fictional adventure to convey a philosophy of evil, the best person is the destroyer of evil himself, Lord Shiva.

Amish Tripathi

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I'd had a relationship with a woman when I was 20, but nobody cared then. As it came out at the same time as my fame, I started to have panic attacks.

Sia

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Spending time with the military certainly lends itself to some remarkable experiences, and I've been privileged to have had my share.

Simon Sinek

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Many people who say they have no religion are simply saying they have no official religious affiliation. They may actually have strong personal beliefs.

Rodney Stark

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My individual, psychological descent coincided, ironically, with my ascent into the public eye.

Joni Mitchell

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I can't believe the sense of community here, the amount of pride the people who run this city have in Las Vegas. They are wonderful.

Jon Taffer

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There's always going to be something said that hurts you.

Boy George

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I like the light that comes off metal shutters at siesta time in the summer, having a break from driving in the shops at motorway services, the odour of petrol at petrol stations, rolling down little slopes. I hate it when you tread in a puddle and the water soaks your socks.

Audrey Tautou

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I just feel this is my planet.

Allen Iverson

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Now where people are - at least the people I talk to - they are focused on issues of trust. Accountability also comes up, to make sure that this doesn't happen again.

William P. Leahy

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