Kazuo Ishiguro Quotes
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Some people are cool with the fact that their bodies bear witness to this great thing they produced, their children, and I understand that. But on a personal level, it makes me feel better that my breasts are not down to my knees when I'm undressed in front of my husband.
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There is nothing which at once affects a man so much and so little as his own death.
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I didn't learn to read until I was almost 14 years old. Reading out loud for me was a nightmare because I would mispronounce words or reconstruct things that weren't even there. That's when one of my teachers discovered I had a learning disability called dyslexia. Once I got help, I read very well!
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I liked to be around my friends, but my dad was out there, day in and day out.
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This particular nurse said, Cancer cells are those which have forgotten how to die. I was so struck by this statement.
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In a novel, it's hard to keep track of everybody.
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I don't have a favorite author; I have favorite books. 'Moby Dick' is a favorite book, but Melville was a drunk who beat his wife. 'Moveable Feast' by Hemingway, but I would not like him personally. He was a stupid macho person who believed in shooting animals for fun, but that book was incredible!
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A revolutionary idea is usually one with its sleeves rolled up.
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Which country in the world has the kind of talent India has in numbers?
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I've been in many auditions thinking, 'God, do I have to take my shirt off?'
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I am so appreciative of all the attention I've gotten, especially since I don't ever consider myself anything more than a fan.
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There are no ordinary moments.
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When people are frightened about going hungry and paying their mortgages, a scarcity model begins to prevail; they fear someone else will get their piece of the pie.
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I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game.
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Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.
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Gospel is just the truth of the word of God. Anybody can sing it, anybody; anybody can perform it.
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I generally fall sick if I eat very heavy food.
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Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world.
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It was not war, it was murder.
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Since I was 10 years old, I knew I wanted to sail around the world.
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You castayn stay in situations just for the sake of it. That can be a very dangerous thing and tough on your soul and heart.
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Growing up, my mother was a very strong woman who was not very big, about 5'1'', but boy, you grabbed a tiger by the tail if you messed with her. I know grown men that messed with her, and through her wit and intelligence and her no-quit, she never lost a fight. That's very influential on me when I'm telling stories. I love exploring that.
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The fun of sitting around Pangong Lake with 40 guys around a fireplace, having a glass of wine... staying in one camp together... that's an experience. Waking up at 5 in the morning, watching the sun come up. You don't do these things in Bombay.
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I'd no idea if anyone was actually watching.
