David Foster Wallace Quotes

This might be one way to start talking about differences between the early postmodern writers of the fifties and sixties and their contemporary descendants.

David Foster Wallace

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: February 21, 1962 - December 12, 2008

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It might seem strange to feast on Guinea pig, but Ecuadorians love to eat cuy. Personally, I think it's a phenomenal alternative to pork or chicken. High in protein, low in fat, cheap and easy to raise. Oh, and cuy tastes great, much like roast pig. You might call it a pet, but I prefer to call it dinner.

Andrew Zimmern

LoveGreatPetDinnerThinkFat

A poll earlier this year showed that 42 per cent of Americans believe we're in the End Times.

Andrew Denton

BelieveEndYearIn The EndEarlier

When George W. Bush picked Dick Cheney, it was a reassuring sign that the Texas governor would have an experienced, prudent voice at his side.

Jeff Greenfield

VoiceTexasSideWouldSignPrudent

If there's one thing I discovered since I came back from hiatus, it's that you can't go backwards.

Trey Anastasio

YouBackGoBackwardsHiatusI Came

I've been dropped on my head multiple times.

Robert Whittaker

HeadBeenDroppedMultipleTimes

I tried to make up for being 5 ft. 3 in. by affecting a strut and adopting the voice of a much bigger man... dating tall, beautiful women... But nothing I could do, after Ava had left me, would add a single inch to my height.

Mickey Rooney

WomenBeautifulManDatingMeVoice

No one wants to see or read about a dull subject. I don't consider myself a dull subject.

Jayne Mansfield

MyselfSeeReadDullWantsSubject

One of my beliefs is that there are certain institutions within a community which stand for the spirit and heart of that community, there's the church, the local football team, the local pub and the theatre.

David Soul

CommunityHeartFootballTeamChurch

I love football, but I'm also very passionate about photography and film.

Brooklyn Beckham

LoveFootballPhotographyPassionate

I have met a lot of women who are good at math.

Arundhati Bhattacharya

GoodWomenMathWhoMetLot

If at first you don't succeed, find out if the loser gets anything.

William Lyon Phelps

FunnySucceedLoserYouFindFirst

An important function of theology is to keep religion tied to reason and reason to religion. Both roles are of essential importance for humanity.

Pope Benedict XVI

ReligionHumanityImportantReason

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