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Quote by Ian Mcewan
I actually find novels that are determined to be funny at every tu

I actually find novels that are determined to be funny at every turn quite oppressive. – Ian Mcewan

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By concentrating on what is good in people, by appealing to their idealism and their sense of justice, and by asking them to put their faith in the future, socialists put themselves at a severe disadvantage. – Ian Mcewan

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Faith
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I think of novels in architectural terms. You have to enter at the gate, and this gate must be constructed in such a way that the reader has immediate confidence in the strength of the building. – Ian Mcewan

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strength
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I dont believe theres any inherent darkness at the center of religion at all. I think religion actually is a morally neutral force. – Ian Mcewan

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Religion
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funny
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Who knew Rob Lowe was funny? On Parks and Rec, weve got some of the funniest comedy writers, some of the funniest comedians in the world working there. And if anything, we dont just effuse to one another and be like, Oh, Rob Lowes really funny, if he wasnt. – Chris Pratt

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funny

My hair has never been my greatest feature, so that was funny enough unto itself that my hair became so focused on. – Jennifer Aniston

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funny

If you take a bunch of superstars and put them in a room where they dont have their assistants and entourage, its funny to see what happens. – Daryl Hall

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funny

Its unbearable when someone changes around you. Just imagine that your life partner changes, then it is difficult to cope with. Or your mother. Or your father. They were strong and now theyre like a baby – its not so funny. – Michael Haneke

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funny

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She looked as though butter wouldnt melt in her mouth –or anywhere else. – Else Lanchester

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Ive loved Michael Jackson, his music, his music videos. – Ashley Tisdale

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Every branch of human knowledge, if traced up to its source and final principles, vanishes into mystery. – Arthur Machen

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Its proper use is to amuse the idle, and relax the studious, and dilute the full meals of those who cannot use exercise, and will not use abstinence. – Samuel Johnson

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Coffee (or Tea)