Tim O'Brien Quotes

'The Things They Carried' is labeled right inside the book as a work of fiction, but I did set out when I wrote the book to make it feel real... I use my own name, and I dedicated the book to characters in the book to give it the form of a war memoir.

Tim O'Brien

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: October 1, 1946

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I grew up around a mix of a lot of people, so I got a lot of different perspectives. As a kid, I appreciated that.

Jermaine Fowler

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I loved dancing as a young girl.

Andie MacDowell

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I make a lot more off the trades and Image than Marvel.

Robert Kirkman

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I have always been very rebellious and gone against the grain. I've always challenged the standards set before me.

Amber Heard

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I think that once you become a parent, you cease to think of yourself as a hero or heroine.

Amanda Foreman

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The criticism does not hurt because I have always been my own worst critic. I wouldn't say I don't respect other people's opinions, but my opinion is the most important.

Tony McCoy

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Peter Parker is probably the most relatable superhero, maybe ever, because he goes through something that basically everyone has to go through. Whether it's puberty or talking to girls or doing homework, he does it in such a human way.

Tom Holland

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I think we have erred on the side of being too conservative so far, to tell you the truth.

Roone Arledge

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Our culture loves movies and TV, which is wonderful, but there's something a little bit passive sometimes about watching, because you're looking at other people's imagination at work.

Mary Steenburgen

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I think all actors get scared because we're frightened to disappoint.

Miriam Margolyes

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People in politics always say they're spending time with their family, but in my case, it's a big family. We got 23 grandkids, so I get to spend a lotta time with them, and it's extraordinarily enjoyable.

Mitt Romney

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I have a weekly playlist on Spotify called Mixtape Mondays. So every Sunday night, I sit around listening to tunes to place. It's becoming my favorite part of the week.

Joshua Ostrander

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