Calvin Trillin Quotes

The food in such places is so tasteless because the members associate spices and garlic with just the sort of people they're trying to keep out.

Calvin Trillin

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Trump crossed the line all the time. Flustered during the debate because he couldn't out-debate Clinton on policy, he just leaned into the mic and dismissed her entirely: 'nasty woman.'

Mel Robbins

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Sometimes in golf I've got 10,000 people watching me. Cameras are easy. Doing the Jay Leno show was easy.

Matt Kuchar

PeopleMeGolfDoingEasySometimes

But really it was just, it was perfect. You know, I actually got that feeling like you know what, maybe this is why I'm alive, you know - maybe this is why I'm here on this on earth.

Stefano Langone

YouPerfectEarthAliveKnowWhy

Business is my passion.

Rob Dyrdek

BusinessPassion

I think anyone who's ever gone through adolescence and wanted something from their parents knows the basic tenets of a con.

Matt Bomer

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At 18 to 20, I was probably one of the quickest things around, at the peak of my powers.

Michael Owen

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When terrorism strikes, divisive anger is a natural response.

Mohsin Hamid

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God knows I detest slavery but it is an existing evil, and we must endure it and give it such protection as is guaranteed by the Constitution.

Millard Fillmore

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I've got a lot of songs about having fun and partying, but it's a lot of work.

Juicy J

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I never read a self-help book except for the Bible.

Jon Heder

BookBibleNeverReadSelf-Help

It's a fantastic review. Sixty percent of the American reviews are sensational, 20% are mixed, not so good.

Dino De Laurentiis

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Fashion needs fresh blood, and London is the most creative place for that.

Donatella Versace

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