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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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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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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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The only reason Im in Hollywood is that I dont have the moral courage to refuse the money. – Marlon Brando

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No matter what you think about the Iraq war, there is one thing we can all agree on for the next days – we have to salute the courage and bravery of those who are risking their lives to vote and those brave Iraqi and American soldiers fighting to protect their right to vote. – Hillary Clinton

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I pray they will carry on in spite of that dreadful monster prejudice, and with patience, courage, fortitude and perseverance achieve success for themselves. – Major Taylor

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It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things. – Theodore Roosevelt

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I dont try to focus on anything that doesnt affect me personally and how I go out there every single day. Im just going to continue to work hard and focus on what I can control. – Tim Tebow

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I poured spot remover on my dog. Now hes gone. – Steven Wright

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It is a sad thing when men have neither the wit to speak well nor the judgment to hold their tongues. – Jean de la Bruyere

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Life is short and if youre looking for extension, you had best do well. Cause theres good deeds and then theres good intentions. They are as far apart as Heaven and Hell. – Ben Harper

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