"Seattle is this curious liberal island."

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Jonathan Raban

#Islands Quotes #Curious Quotes

“Buy all shoes, both street and running, slightly longer and wider than your bigger foot. Also, avoid pointed shoes. You'll save yourself needless foot pain.”
“Wake the sleeper must, and confront his fears, or risk being lost in the dark places of the mind forever.”
“Saying thank you is more than good manners. It is good spirituality.”
“The most called-upon prerequisite of a friend is an accessible ear.”
“I'd still say that visiting the stores and listening to our folks was one of the most valuable uses of my time as an executive. But really, our best ideas usually do come from the folks in the stores. Period.”
“There is no music more powerful than hip-hop. No other music so purely demands an instant affirmative on such a global scale. When the beat drops, people nod their heads, â€œyes,â€ in the same way that they would in conversation with a loved one, a parent, professor, or minister.”

Source : Saul Williams (2006). “The Dead Emcee Scrolls: The Lost Teachings of Hip-Hop”, p.11, Simon and Schuster
“The Australian film industry has recognised Tropfest as a place to nurture young talent. It's a stepping stone between amateur and professional.”
“I used to pride myself on the fact that I kept a house running and never burdened anybody.”

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