"Some people underestimate how erotic it is to be understood."

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Source : Mary Rakow (2015). “The Memory Room: A Novel”, p.303, Counterpoint

Mary Rakow

#People Quotes #Underestimate Quotes #Understood Quotes

“What do you miss about being alive?" The sound of my mom singing, a little off-key. The way my dad went to all my swim meets and I could hear his whistle when my head was underwater, even if he did yell at me afterward for not trying harder. I miss going to the library. I miss the smell of clothes fresh out of the dryer. I miss diving off the highest board and nailing the landing. I miss waffles" - p. 272.”
“The germ of an idea doesn't make the sculpture that stands up... so the next stage is hard work”
“Let me close as I did in Gander on September 11, 2002 when I went to that community to thank the people of Gander and the people of Canada for the overwhelming support and help that was given to us in the wake of those attacks on September 11, 2001.”
“That's how I've made a living for years: doing illustrations for comics and magazines. And I'm still doing it. Though I'm really trying to make efforts to have other career choices, because it's just so unstable.”
“How often it is that the angry man rages denial of what his inner self is telling him.”
“I believe God created the world for a purpose. The Designer of intelligent design is, ultimately, the Christian God.”
“Republicans are always criticizing President Obama for using the teleprompter. Is that a big deal? After eight years of George Bush, I'm glad we have a president that can read.”
“Mmmm, Kate, the Chief of Security. Sexy. Who better to guard my body then the woman who owns it?" "Curran, I will punch you.”

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