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P. J. O'Rourke Quotes

The whole melodrama of the Middle East would be improved if amnesia were as common here as it is in melodramatic plots.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: comedian
Nationality: american
Birth: November 14, 1947

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Here Common Whole Middle Would East

I spent my whole adolescence, when you just want to be accepted, looking much younger than everyone else.

Looking You Want Adolescence Whole

Obama sees himself as such a huge change that he can be cautious about other societal changes. But what he doesn't realize is that legalizing gay marriage is like electing a black president. Before you do it, it seems inconceivable. Once it's done, you can't remember what all the fuss was about.

Change Marriage Black Remember You

I can really waste a lot of time on the Internet.

Time Internet I Can Waste Really

People are going to come into your life that need you, and being there for them makes the day worth living. People are going to come into your life that you need, and that's the really crazy thing.

Life Day People Crazy Worth You

My parents did not have a perfect marriage. It was pretty good, but it was not perfect. My marriage is not perfect. My wife is, but I happen to be imperfect. However, that does not discount the fact that the definition of marriage must be defended and protected.

Good Marriage Wife Parents Perfect

The past is filled with people who aren't traditionally thought of as fantastic singers singing these songs that capture people; songs like 'Louie Louie.' I just aim toward that, and I think I've gotten better at it.

Past People Singing Think Better

The cultural contrast I saw between religions... Catholics have a lot of mediators, going through saints and Mary or whatever. Protestants in general say things to God directly.

God Say Religions Contrast Whatever

The past has an undeniable grip on everyone, except, perhaps, amnesiacs.

Past Everyone Grip Except Perhaps

Kissing a man with a beard is a lot like going to a picnic. You don't mind going through a little bush to get there!

Man Mind Beard Picnic You Little

I don't sing as well as my mother. I'm a good actress. I'm not that good a singer.

Good Mother Singer Well Sing

Every time I'd get a job, they'd say: 'You'll be good at loading trucks.' I couldn't explain that there was more to me than carrying things.

Good Time Job Me You Say

I have always written. I was one of those kids who would always fill exercise books with girls and telepathic ponies.

Exercise Always Books Would Kids

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