"That was one of the reasons I became a writer - I never really had that many friends. I would read a lot, and listen to music. And that was my life."

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Dana Spiotta

#Reason Quotes #Listening To Music Quotes

“It is not marriage that fails; it is people that fail. All that marriage does is to show people up.”
“I don't favor violence. If we could bring about recognition and respect of our people by peaceful means, well and good. Everybody would like to reach his objectives peacefully. But I'm also a realist. The only people in this country who are asked to be nonviolent are black people.”
“You can't control all the crazy stuff that happens to you. All you can control is the way you handle it.”
“After all we are merely the servants of the public, in spite of our M.D.'s and our hospital appointments.”

Source : The Corner of Harley Street Ch. 8
“I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond.”
“I can lick my elbow. I know that's supposed to be impossible, but I can do it!”
“Give me oysters and beer, for dinner every day of the year, and I'll be fine...”
“There is a foolish corner in the brain of the wisest man.”

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