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Junot Diaz Quotes

It took me sixteen years to write.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: writer
Nationality: american
Birth: December 31, 1968

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Me Write Years Sixteen Took

I probably owe my political dismay to New Labour, but also my growing sense that the satirical shape of human affairs is international and historical, not glued to the tawdry ambitions of a team of politicians who represent nothing but themselves.

Team Political New Growing Nothing

Consider what people think of you, but don't be afraid of what people think of you.

People Think You Afraid Consider

My spiritual system is 12-step programs. That's the only one I've ever had. I didn't have one before that.

Spiritual System Only Before Ever

The brain is not a bag of traits. It's startlingly complex. There are few or no single genes with a consistent effect on the mind.

Mind Brain Bag Single Genes Complex

I want to learn to weld.

I decided to finish at Oxford because I looked up at the top of the buildings - the gargoyles and spires - and decided to stay.

Buildings Top Finish Up Stay Oxford

I think when I have kids and grandchildren I will be very proud to have them watch this movie.

Proud Think Grandchildren Will Watch

We're moving from a centralized understanding of the world to a decentralized understanding of the world.

Moving World Understanding

I come from a blue-collar town - and being from that place, you learn not to let anybody take advantage of you. You don't let people mistreat you. You stand up for what's right.

People Stand Up Stand Learn You Up

I don't fit into a group very well socially. And that might be reflected in my music.

Music Group Well Might Fit Very

The institution of a public library, containing books on education, would be well adapted for the information of teachers, many of whom are not able to purchase expensive publications on those subjects.

Joseph Lancaster

Education Library Information Well

I followed this one pig with number '05049,' all the way up until the end and to what products it's made of. And in these years, I met all kinds people like, for instance, farmers and butchers, which seems logical. But I also met aluminum mold makers, ammunition producers and all kinds of people.

Christien Meindertsma

People End Pig Way Farmers Up

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