"Someone who always has to lie discovers that every one of his lies is true"

-- Elias Canetti

“I do not outline. There are writers I know and count as my friends who certainly do it the other way, but for me, part of the adventure is not knowing how it's going to turn out.”

Source : "Maynard turns eye to sisterhood". Interview with John Wilkens, www.sandiegouniontribune.com. August 25, 2013.
“Iraqis have held elections and have recently put together their government, all encouraging developments.”
“Negative thoughts are the nails that build a prison of failure.”
“My parents were vegetarians. I'd show up at school, this giant black kid, with none of the cool clothes and a tofu sandwich and celery sticks.”
“Human sexuality has been regulated and shaped by men to serve men's needs.”

Source : Ana Castillo (1995). “Massacre of the Dreamers: Essays on Xicanisma”, Plume Books
“Friends of friends had bands in college or in their early 20s and had a moment where they had some kind of interest from a record label or manager. It's always interesting how people handle those decisions and those moments.”
“As I get close to my election, I want to spend more time in my district and focus on my reelection.”

Source : "Another Dem to skip convention" by Scott Wong, www.politico.com. July 3, 2012.
“I'm not the guy you kill. I'm the guy you buy! Are you so blind that you don't even see what I am? I sold out Arthur for 80 grand. I'm your easiest problem and you're gonna kill me?”

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