Celeste Ng Quotes

Short fiction and the novel, nonfiction and fiction, electronic texts and books - these are not opposites. One need not destroy the other to survive.

Celeste Ng

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For too long, opponents of the PATRIOT Act have transformed this law into a grossly distorted caricature that bears no relation to the legislation itself.

Jim Sensenbrenner

LawLongPatriotActLegislation

I was always aware of what the language I was using meant in terms of my bond with my parents - how it defined the lines of affection between us. When I spoke English, I felt I wasn't completely their child any more but the child of another language.

Jhumpa Lahiri

ChildParentsBondLanguageMoreUs

I'm what you'd call a regular guy with a big job.

John Boehner

JobYouBigCallGuyRegular Guy

I did not resign from politics because of Bofors. I resigned because I do not know how to play petty politics. I did not know back then and I don't know now either.

Amitabh Bachchan

PoliticsBackPlayKnowNowPetty

Only a tiny portion of music history involves a singer and a lyric. Songs in music are generally thought to be a minor form.

Russell Smith

MusicHistoryThoughtSingerOnly

I wouldn't want to be 20 again for anything.

Monica Bellucci

WantAnythingAgain

The next time you're tempted to groan, you might try to laugh instead. It will extend your life and make the lives of all those around you more enjoyable.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

LifeTimeLaughYouWillTry

I grew up pretty much entertaining myself. So I know what its like to be in a room by myself and having fun with something.

Cheri Oteri

MyselfFunHaving FunKnowUpRoom

I certainly didn't want to date. I was through with guys.

Brandy Norwood

WantThroughDateGuysCertainly

Part of my reason for 'Session 9' was to break out, to destroy the illusion of me as 'Mr. Romantic Comedy Guy.'

Brad Anderson

RomanticMeComedyIllusionReason

My grandmother, in her retirement home, actually has a picture of me from 'Star' magazine on their fashion police list. I think that's hilarious, but if Grandma approves, then I feel like I am all good.

Brad Goreski

GoodHomePoliceI AmMeFashion

I've always had an aversion to debt.

Brunello Cucinelli

DebtAlwaysHadAversion

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