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Edward Abbey Quotes

What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: author
Nationality: american
Birth: January 29, 1927 - March 14, 1989

Topics

Tree Purpose Shade Giant Tiny

Surely it is a magical thing for a handful of words, artfully arranged, to stop time. To conjure a place, a person, a situation, in all its specificity and dimensions. To affect us and alter us, as profoundly as real people and things do.

Time Words People Situation Person

Texas is where I found my musical self.

Jerry Jeff Walker

Texas Self Where Found Musical

In my neighborhood in Springfield, Ohio, there were a lot of young kids. We all played tackle football after school, but I knew very early on that I was not an athlete.

Football School Early Young Athlete

Trump has never been clear and consistent about what he will do as president.

Robert J. Shiller

Will President Never Clear Been He

I was born during the Depression in a little community just outside Waco, and I grew up listening to Franklin Roosevelt on the radio.

Community Depression Listening Born

You don't want people to think, 'Oh, she was a person who was bitter because she didn't win.' You can't always win at everything.

People Win Think You Person Want

Sometimes, you can't seem to find any song on the radio that you like.

Song You Find Sometimes Radio Seem

I'm playing second fiddle to Justin Bieber - Bieber Fever is sweeping our house, and my girls have made it clear I'm no longer their favourite man.

Man House Playing Fever Clear Made

I don't really think in terms of making something that is going to be bought everywhere, because I don't read those things. My writing is a process in which I try my best to make good sentences and a sequence of events that is compelling and believable.

Good Best Writing Think Process Try

My little girls are the most beautiful women in the world. I am a lucky, lucky man. I will spend every day making sure that they know this.

Russell Simmons

Women Beautiful Day Man I Am World

When the Haiti earthquake happened, I registered with UNICEF to set up an account, and posted to Twitter for people to donate to it. In a matter of a couple of hours, $30,000 had been donated. That, to me, was eye-opening.

People Me Matter Up Haiti Been

I think half the battle is just being comfortable in front of the camera - and I already am, doing so many videos and interviews, so then it just takes that extra step of trying to get into character.

Character Step Think Battle Doing

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