"I only wanted Uncle Vernon standing by his own car (a Hudson) on a clear day, I got him and the car. Ialso got a bit of Aunt Maryâ€™s laundry and Beau Jack, the dog, peeing on the fence, and a row of potted tuberous begonias on the porch and 78 trees and a million pebbles in the driveway and more. Itâ€™s a generous medium, photography."

-- Lee Friedlander

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“The places that ive been, the things that i have seen - what you have as nightmares, are what i have as dreams.”
“Whatever the difference between brilliant and average brains, we are all creative. And through practice and study we can enhance our skills and talents.”
“You can't always expect a certain result, but you can expect to do your best.”
“I get asked to do benefits a lot and I've decided I've got to be a bit more discerning, I can't just do all of them. . . . I got asked to do a benefit for babies born addicted to crack. And I said well, all right, I'll help you raise money for them, but I think we both know what they're gonna spend it on.”
“Love provides the motive for obeying the commands of the law, but the law provides specific direction for exercising love.”
“When Congress passed the Help America Vote Act in 2002, I was thrilled to learn that the federal government would offer resources to all states to assist them in enhancing the voting process in America.”
“This year, as we celebrate the 230th anniversary of America's independence, please remember the symbols that are sacred to this country. Fly Old Glory high and show your respect and admiration for this great nation and the values we hold dear.”
“She has a laugh so hearty it knocks the whipped cream off an order of strawberry shortcake on a table fifty feet away.”

Source : Damon Runyon (1981). “The bloodhounds of Broadway and other stories”, William Morrow & Company

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