"Fine food is poison. It can be as bitter as antimony and bitter almonds and as repulsive as swallowing live toads. Like the poison the emperor took every day to stop himself being poisoned, fine food must be taken daily until the system becomes immune to its ravages and the taste buds beaten and abused to the point where they not only accept but savour every vile concoction under the sun."

-- Lisa St. Aubin de TerÃ¡n

#Taken Quotes #Swallowing Quotes #Taste Buds Quotes

“Garlic is as good as ten mothers.”

Source : "Garlic Is As Good As Ten Mothers". Documentary, 1980.
“I would love to do a 'Scream'-type movie.”
“My sister bought me a set at a candy store and taught me the moves.”
“I'm definitely not non-chalant. I have to leave nonchalant at home when I'm working on something, otherwise I just don't feel like I'm committed, and I've gotta be fully committed.”

Source : Source: collider.com
“I don't inflict horrors on readers.”
“It's odd, that's why I don't like telling people I played field hockey. It's real big in Australia for guys. But I say I played in America, and everybody goes, 'Oh, you girl!'”
“God's grace is painted on the canvas of despair.”
“I think the most important thing is to feel comfortable. If you don't feel comfortable with what you're wearing it really shows.”

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