David Guterson Quotes
The real question is: How do you react? What do you do next? Evade responsibilities? Bury yourself in work? What do you do? All three of my novels take up that question, although none gives an answer.
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Cuba needs a dose of perestroika.
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A good lie detector doesn't jump to conclusions but tries to understand the person across the table, her personality, and her motivations. Your goal as a lie spotter isn't to point the finger and say, 'You're lying' - your goal is to get to the truth.
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I like bangers and really testosterone-fueled stuff.
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I always tell people I went to the Harvard School of Comedy in front of America.
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What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.
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Pablo wanted to be loved and accepted. He wanted to destroy the elite he despised so much, but he also wanted to be the president of Colombia.
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Politics is largely a matter of heart.
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It's nice for me to be in touch with a younger generation.
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I have this data bank garbage can in the back of my head that is an emotional collection of events that have occurred in my life.
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I can't speak for the other authors, but what I hoped to achieve was to illuminate certain corners of the Lucas universe that hadn't yet been explored.
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I think what we need, especially in publishing, is more commissioning editors and editors who are people of colour.
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I took a whole stunt course and pretty much got certified as a stunt driver. It's ridiculous how easy it is once you understand the car and know how to do it.
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Winston Churchill was not entirely British. His mother was American, making Sir Winston part Iroquois Indian.
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You don't have to be gay to be attracted to your friend.
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In an Indian kitchen, the focus is on getting the job or dish done right in whatever way possible; however, in a French kitchen there's a clear hierarchy, and a chef has to know where their skills are and not go beyond them.
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You were born as the one you are.
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I bring a copy of 'Dracula' with me wherever I go, the book. It's my favorite book in the world, it's absolutely incredible. My great-great grandfather was the guy who printed the first edition, so he's the first person to ever put 'Dracula' on the written page.
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If you're involved in with something that's original, you know, you'll always go back and try to rehash it.
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The first job I had was a Pampers commercial. And I used to go with my father whenever he would do a performance. I remember clinging to his legs, saying, 'Please. Take me with you.'
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My friends told me that it's the hardest thing to separate the personal life from their work.
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I grew up with 'Star Wars' and was a massive fan of the original films.
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My favourite time of year is two weeks before Christmas when everybody's up for it - you're having lunches with people, drinking Cosmopolitans, and getting ready for something exciting!
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I don't do every song that comes my way; I'm very choosy.
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The real question is: How do you react? What do you do next? Evade responsibilities? Bury yourself in work? What do you do? All three of my novels take up that question, although none gives an answer.
