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Buchi Emecheta Quotes

I like to be called a Nigerian rather than somebody from the Third World or the developing or whatever.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: novelist
Nationality: nigerian
Birth: July 21, 1944 - January 25, 2017

Topics

World Whatever Somebody Like Rather

Prisons don't rehabilitate, they don't punish, they don't protect, so what the hell do they do?

Hell Protect Prisons Punish

My father was a musician and wanted me to study piano. I had no interest.

Father Me Study Piano Interest Had

I think anybody confusing a system with a reason for success is making a huge mistake. Systems don't win games. Players do.

Success Mistake Win Think Games

Being sexy is all about attitude, not body type. It's a state of mind.

Attitude Mind Sexy Body Being State

You need to have a very strong relationship with your coaches. For me, Freddie Roach is like a father figure.

Father Relationship Me Strong You

I like to take risks as long as they're healthy, you know. They're good, smart risks.

Good Smart Risks Long You Healthy

'Matilda' is my favorite movie of all time. It's so funny. It's about this girl who's so independent and smart, and she has to learn how to get through all these challenges she faces, and she gets through them all so well.

Funny Girl Time Smart Challenges

I don't think any movie I would do would be too serious or serious at all.

Think Serious Would Movie Too Any

There are moments in South America, in Brazil, where you look out, and there are literally thirty, forty thousand people jumping up and down at the same time.

Time People America Moments Look

One of my last few vices is coffee, but with a spot of almond or soymilk, it's never tasted better!

Michelle Forbes

Coffee Better Never Vices Last Few

You can't beat two guitars, bass, and drums.

You Two Beat Bass Drums Guitars

Visit USA.gov and you'll find thousands of directorates, agencies, boards, offices, and services replete with overlapping responsibilities, ancient priorities, and divided accountability.

Louis V. Gerstner, Jr.

Accountability Priorities You Find

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