Paul Auster Quotes
The world is so unpredictable. Things happen suddenly, unexpectedly. We want to feel we are in control of our own existence. In some ways we are, in some ways we're not. We are ruled by the forces of chance and coincidence.

Quotes to Explore
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I'm as radical as libertarians come.
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To me, doing a gay pride show is one of the most fun things. My first show that paid more than $10,000 was in a gay club on New Year's Eve in San Francisco.
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Even with my wife, I find sharing soup is hard.
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I watch a lot of television. I always have.
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I don't want to say anything because I know I am unable to protect you from the harm that I see.
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I love Queen Latifah! Queen Latifah is so beautiful! Every time you see her, if it's in a cosmetics ad, or on the red carpet, she's always flawless.
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I'm an honest, open father.
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Some musicians I know are incredible fathers. Like Keith Richards. A fantastic dad.
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As a child, I wanted to go into advertising. I had a love affair with the advertising industry.
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I've written a screenplay that is a series of monologues and songs; they form this sort of human tapestry across time and place. The form is strange, but I find it really fascinating.
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When the government undertakes or approves a major project such as a dam or highway project, it must make sure the project's impacts, environmental and otherwise, are considered. In many cases, NEPA gives the public its only opportunity to be heard about the project's impact on their community.
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In Washington, the translation of E Pluribus Unum has been lost. The belief that we are one nation - united in purpose - caring about and for one another is no longer the practice.
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Learning about factory farms and their horrendous treatment of animals is what made me become vegetarian in the first place. I also support the education of the public on adopting pets from animal shelters or saving homeless animals off the street in lieu of buying them from pet shops.
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I'm someone who likes plowing new ground, then walking away from it. I get bored easily. For me, the big thrill comes with the discovering.
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I connect with people on a daily basis.
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I want kids. I want a soccer team, and I want a husband.
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Intelligent analysis of the composer's intention and strict adherence to it automatically ensures sincerity.
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I eat super clean and am always watching what I eat.
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Oh, yes - being interested in acting never changes. Acting is in your blood, and of course I'll always be interested in it.
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I never learned to count my blessings I choose instead to dwell in my disasters
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You can't come into this world without becoming its victim.
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People don't watch TV only to relate to stuff. They also watch to find out about a world they can't relate to.
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The world is so unpredictable. Things happen suddenly, unexpectedly. We want to feel we are in control of our own existence. In some ways we are, in some ways we're not. We are ruled by the forces of chance and coincidence.