Catherynne M. Valente Quotes
The Green Wind frowned into his brambly beard. “All little girls are terrible,” he admitted finally, “but the Marquess, at least, has a very fine hat."
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My favorite movie is 'Iron Man.' I tell people that I think it's just as good as 'Dark Knight,' if not better, and people tell me I'm crazy. I really like 'Iron Man.'
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You want maybe to be that guy or one of the few guys who can help develop the game in the United States.
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I was raised Catholic, and my grandmother taught me to stay. As a teenager, I thought if you went on a date, you should stay for a couple of years. I didn't realize that if he wasn't your cup of tea, you got to leave.
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Truth is the best defense.
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People should have literary and cultural taste and should not bomb hotels.
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Presence is more than just being there.
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Many people can rightfully claim, as much as anyone can rightfully claim anything, that much of their lives have been spent stumbling through a cloud of cluelessness.
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My manager and I were broke for about three years together. That was the worst time of our lives and the best time of our lives. You have nothing, and it also is this great blank canvas of how to be inspired and how to dream up your whole life out of nothing.
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People around me like me the best when I'm depressed because I'm a bit more passive.
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There is many a man without learning will get the better of a college-bred man, and will have better words, too.
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Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence.
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People are always good company when they are doing what they really enjoy.
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One must be very particular about telling the truth. Through truth one can realize God.
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I liked 'Star Wars' as a kid. I liked science fiction.
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I like Obama. I don't know who could do a better job. He's got an incredibly tough situation, and a good heart and mind. I'd like to see him rally support a little better.
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Wars have not solved anything in our region. They have only caused misery, suffering, bereavement, and hatred.
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While Mayor Daley surprised me today with his decision to not run for reelection, I have never been surprised by his leadership, dedication and tireless work on behalf of the city and the people of Chicago.
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Life must be considered sui generis; it is not a form of energy, nor can it be expressed in terms of something else.
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When the bad stuff was really intense in my life, it was really what you would call writer's block. Your facility is just not as good because you feel so bad. I've heard of people right on the verge of suicide coming up with some of their best work. I wish I could think of an example, other than Van Gogh, perhaps!
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In stillness the muddied water returns to clarity.
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Salem is such a cool little town that's very touristy. It's fun to walk around all the shops and get the feeling there.
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And if you look at pictures of Eleanor between 1918 and 1921, she becomes anorexic. She really loses a tremendous amount of weight. That's when her teeth really go bad. It's a terrible, terrible time for her. And she has five children, ranging in age from three to 10. It's an emotionally terrible ordeal.
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The Green Wind frowned into his brambly beard. “All little girls are terrible,” he admitted finally, “but the Marquess, at least, has a very fine hat."
