"The received image of a writer is that of an unproductive sensitive who suffers from the vapors, is enslaved by his gonads, falls victim to romantic swoons and passes out at deadlines."

-- George V. Higgins

#Fall Quotes #Suffering Quotes #Vapor Quotes

“I use to think all road racers were nuts. You know racing around a track at that speed.”
“My mind has been both my best friend and my worst enemy,”
“It was very difficult. We don't advertise this much, but those years that we went through were hell. I don't want to overstate the situation, but everything was mortgaged to the hilt, cash was a real problem, and it did limit what we were able to do.”
“As a leader, you will receive a large amount of praise and criticism and you should not unduly affected by either.”
“The incurable ills are the imaginary ills.”
“If he says he has the pizzazz and the sizzle, I have the steak, and substance. I've made more money than he's made. I've made bigger deals than he's made, when he's got the complexion to get the protection.”
“If you're going to get engaged make sure you've talked to your partner about life together in the years to come.”
“I think all kids need snacks. Mine are fruit machines. I give them things like apple slices, berries and melon. Do I let them eat ice cream? Absolutely. But not every day.”

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