Paul Auster Quotes

Children, I mean, think of your own childhood, how important the bedtime story was. How important these imaginary experiences were for you. They helped shape reality, and I think human beings wouldn't be human without narrative fiction.

Paul Auster

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: February 3, 1947

Topics

ChildrenChildhoodStoryThinkYou

I was never the girl who yearned for children. I pretended to be interested in other people's kids, but that was obviously just an act.

Jenny Mollen

GirlChildrenPeopleNeverActKids

My character Preet in 'Fanaah' had a very distinctive appearance: loud make-up and dramatic clothes.

Anita Hassanandani Reddy

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Rehab is one thing, but it takes years to get that attitude adjustment.

Johnny Colt

AttitudeYearsAdjustmentGetRehab

I guess fortunate that I'm still around and I emphasize I guess because you never can tell what musicians would be playing had they been around as long as I have.

Sonny Rollins

MusiciansLongYouNeverTellBeen

And this week, I am proposing legislation to strengthen our Open Records laws to make public access to our public records surer, faster, and more comprehensive.

Roy Barnes

I AmWeekMoreOpenLegislationOur

The most surprising thing for my mother and father was when I was actually earning more money than them by the time I was about 18. They thought I was going to be the ne'er do well, who they'd have to keep worrying about.

Diane Cilento

FatherMotherTimeMoneyThought

Personally, I would counsel any woman who asked, in my family, to do her best to carry the child full term, and I'd try to help. But I do believe the government should not prohibit a woman from making that decision.

Dick Durbin

FamilyDecisionBestWomanChild

I spent my time trying to understand grand jury procedure - a topic about which I never before had the slightest interest.

Donella Meadows

TimeTryingUnderstandNeverJury

Eighty-five per cent of the time, people want to talk about 'True Romance.' That's the film I've made that really seems to have stuck with people.

Christian Slater

TimePeopleWantTrueTalkRomance

I see, I know, I believe, I am undeceived.

Pierre Corneille

I AmBelieveKnowI BelieveSeeAm

Simplifying the tax code and reducing administrative burdens will save small businesses money and time and let owners and employees focus less on paperwork and more on how to operate in this tough economy.

Suzan DelBene

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I enjoy my alone time, but I'm an open book.

Tituss Burgess

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