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Binyavanga Wainaina Quotes

In kindergarten, we had this Irish Catholic headmistress called Sister Leonie, and I remember she would tell us, say, to put the crayons in the box. I remember thinking, 'Why is everyone finding this so easy? Why should the crayons be in the box?'

Binyavanga Wainaina

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: author
Nationality: kenyan
Birth: January 18, 1971

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Sister Thinking Remember Finding Say

It was only after 20 years of being dunked in the religious culture that I got caught up in 'religion.' I had no exposure to Christianity as a child. I was not raised in a Christian home. I became spiritually hungry in high school.

John Eldredge

Home Culture Religion School Child

Most people who recognize me don't even know my name. They just yell out ''Catfish!'' or 'Where's Nev?' or sometimes just 'Nev!'

Max Joseph

People Me Name Know Sometimes Out

Short films don't go too far.

Matthew McGrory

Short Go Far Short Films Too Films

At the very least, Secretary Clinton should publicly call for the unequivocal release of Saeed Abedini.

Trent Franks

Release Call Secretary Should Least

Obviously, you would give your life for your children, or give them the last biscuit on the plate. But to me, the trick in life is to take that sense of generosity between kin, make it apply to the extended family and to your neighbour, your village and beyond.

Tom Stoppard

Life Family Children Generosity Me

I feel bad for people in wheelchairs and people who have to use crutches.

RJ Mitte

People Feel Bad Who I Feel Use

I give myself the luxury of saying what I want.

Jose Mujica

Myself Saying Luxury Want Give

As for my studies in school, I was a solid student. I was strong in English and Latin, but I got lost anytime the subject included math. I wish I had paid more attention to biology and science in general, subjects that came to interest me as an adult. I could have gotten better marks, but I never took a book home, never did homework.

Dick Van Dyke

Home Science School Me Book Better

When I was a child, I wanted to... go into space! To go to Mars. I wanted to explore and explore and explore. I wanted to go to the Lost World in South America - I was heartbroken to discover there were no dinosaurs; I still don't accept it.

Brian Blessed

Space Child World America Lost Go

Food sovereignty is an affirmation of who we are as indigenous peoples and a way, one of the most surefooted ways, to restore our relationship with the world around us.

Winona LaDuke

Relationship Food World Way Restore

I don't believe in predestination, even though I was raised a Presbyterian.

Shelley Long

Believe I Was Raised Even Raised

I have a strong Lutheran background, and my parents instilled in me strong morals.

Tippi Hedren

Parents Me Strong Morals Background