George Saunders Quotes

And I have finally realized that, you know, it's not a given that my lifespan will accommodate my writing aspirations. It could be that it would take me 12 more books at six years each to get it - which means I would have to live to be 126. Which I fully intend to do, of course.

George Saunders

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: December 2, 1958

Topics

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The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.

Joey Ramone

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I think it's time for the people and the press, in particular, to be more vigilant about not giving equal weight to lies as they give the truth.

Joe Wilson

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I feel projects are destined for actors. Whenever I find the project destined for me I'll be at it with full force.

Mawra Hocane

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I'll be honest. We copied everyone... the Beatles, the Bachelors. It was the only way people would even listen to you.

Maurice Gibb

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Racism, because it favors color over talent, is bad for business.

Steven Pinker

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The body cannot lie. You cannot be somebody else onstage, no matter how good of an actor or dancer or singer you are. When you open your arms, move your finger, the audience knows who you are, you know.

Mikhail Baryshnikov

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What is forgiveness? An emotion? A coping mechanism? An element of deepest faith? A way for the heart and soul to combat the type of hate, anger, rage and a thirst for revenge that could ultimately consume a person? All of those and more?

Mike Barnicle

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What is John Arriaga's circle of competence? Is it real estate? No! Is it U.S. real estate? No! Is it California real estate? No! Northern California real estate? No! Only real estate around Stanford. His circle of competence is this small.

Mohnish Pabrai

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It is really your behaviour that determines whether you're a patriot.

Douglas Tompkins

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Do you know how much land is under ice, rock and snow? Do you know why 90 percent of us live within 100 kilometres of the U.S. border? We have this idea we're a vast country. But the reality is that a lot of it, a huge amount, is uninhabitable.

David Suzuki

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I've met so many fans of daytime television who've watched the shows with their moms and grandmas and feel like they've known the characters their whole lives. It's sad for them to have to say goodbye to their favorite soaps and characters. We don't want that to happen to the 'Days' fans.

Alison Sweeney

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Success - it's what you do with what you've got.

Woody Hayes

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