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Being famous as a writer is like being famous in a village. Its no

Being famous as a writer is like being famous in a village. Its not really any very heady fame. – Peter Carey

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I have written a memoir here and there, and that takes its own form of selfishness and courage. However, generally speaking, I have no interest in writing about my own life or intruding in the privacy of those around me. – Peter Carey

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Courage
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Peter Carey
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At the very end of a book I can manage to work for longer stretches, but mostly, making stuff up for three hours, thats enough. I cant do any more. At the end of the day I might tinker with my mornings work and maybe write some again. But I think three hours is fine. – Peter Carey

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Morning
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Peter Carey
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Im famous for being nicer to my fans than anyone on the face of the earth because I figure, a) They pay my salary, and b) Its probably like a big moment in your life to meet somebody so I would say, Just come on up. – James Wood

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Its interesting because people assume that because Im famous I know all famous people. – Daniel Radcliffe

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famous

I could have been a dental hygienist with nothing bad ever appearing in print about me, but thats not how Ive chosen to lead my life. I knew that you put yourself under a microscope the more famous you become. – Julia Roberts

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famous

I really had little interest in becoming famous. When I write my book, it will be my guide to avoid becoming a rock star. – Edgar Winter

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famous

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Desire is the key to motivation, but its the determination and commitment to unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek. – Mario Andretti

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Once I was checking to hotel and a couple saw my ring with Blues on it. They said, You play blues. That music is so sad. I gave them tickets to the show, and they came up afterwards and said, You didnt play one sad song. – Buddy Guy

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Women like myself, CEOs, can pave the way for more women to get to the top. – Andrea Jung

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Its upsetting to be a man in our society. – David Mamet

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