Quote by Paul Theroux
The people of Hong Kong are criticized for only being interested i

The people of Hong Kong are criticized for only being interested in business, but its the only thing theyve been allowed to do. – Paul Theroux

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Extensive traveling induces a feeling of encapsulation, and travel, so broadening at first, contracts the mind. – Paul Theroux

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Travel
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You define a good flight by negatives: you didnt get hijacked, you didnt crash, you didnt throw up, you werent late, you werent nauseated by the food. So you are grateful. – Paul Theroux

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Food
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Friendship is also about liking a person for their failings, their weakness. Its also about mutual help, not about exploitation. – Paul Theroux

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In recent years, Ive been writing because Im fortunate enough to work in the world of food television, to travel and taste and learn about cooking from the best chefs in the business. – Ted Allen

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My whole familys been in the business. My whole family is crazy. – Blake Lively

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Business

I am a sensitive writer, actor and director. Talking business disgusts me. If you want to talk business, call my disgusting personal manager. – Sylvester Stallone

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Business

When youre young, you look at television and think, theres a conspiracy. The networks have conspired to dumb us down. But when you get a little older, you realize thats not true. The networks are in business to give people exactly what they want. – Steve Jobs

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Business

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