T. C. Boyle Quotes
Alcohol had a lot to do with it, too, and mental instability. All writers are narcissistic, manic-depressive drug addicts and alcoholics, and I am no exception.
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Every step and every movement of the multitude, even in what are termed enlightened ages, are made with equal blindness to the future; and nations stumble upon establishments, which are indeed the result of human action, but not the execution of any human design.
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We do high heels, and people know us for that, but the idea of wearing a flat from day to night feels special.
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When I recently spent a night at a homeless shelter, I was dismayed that members of the middle class had moved in and that earning above the minimum wage did not protect adults from having to share a room with dozens of others.
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From my tribe I take nothing, I am the maker of my own fortune.
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Even if a unity of faith is not possible, a unity of love is.
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It's tough when you have to be away. But I'm probably at home more than my dad was because he was working two or three jobs sometimes.
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Microsoft does platform, not really infrastructure, and they do a little bit of Saas.
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I think it's fine for girls to ask boys out. I actually prefer it.
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I went to church when I was younger, but it was never something pushed down my throat or anything, which is a good thing. I found out for myself where I belonged.
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Beware how you take away hope from another human being.
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I do not have any pets. We travel too much.
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Once I feel I'm right, I have enjoyed provoking.
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I think that most people who hire me to do a remix just want it to work in a nightclub, whereas when I'm writing my own album, I don't have to worry so much about 2 A.M.
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It's special to have people see you and tell you, 'You make me laugh.' That makes me feel good. I think if you have the talent to do it, it's your duty to pass it on.
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A lot of people have culturally induced ethical blindness, but they can be cured!
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I think tripe is maligned. It's wonderful stuff, but everyone goes 'urgh.' You have to wash and then cook it, very gently braise it, for eight hours. It uplifts you but steadies you at the same time.
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I think the attraction of 'American Idol' is about the basic human nature attitude that is, 'We can put you up there. But we can take you down.'
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By nature and doctrines I am addicted to the habit of discovering choice places wherein to feed.
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I've been incredibly fortunate to have so many people believe in me.
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Money is always the least of the problems. It is finding the right business or growing the right business. You can't do that without the right people.
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I think I did every drug known to mankind, smoked crack, boozed, dropped acid, you name it.
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A yogi never forgets that health must begin with the body. . . .Physical health is not a commodity to be bargained for. Nor can it be swallowed in the form of drugs and pills. . . .
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I warn people, your 40s will require massive amounts of humor and humility.
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Alcohol had a lot to do with it, too, and mental instability. All writers are narcissistic, manic-depressive drug addicts and alcoholics, and I am no exception.
