There will always be vain, obsessive people who want to own rare and extraordinary things whatever the cost there will always be people for whom owning beautiful, dangerous animals brings a sense of power and magic. – Susan Orlean
I can imagine a future in which real books will exist but in a more limited, particular way. – Susan Orlean
I went to a football school, which meant that I went to a university that served up education and was simultaneously operating a sports franchise. – Susan Orlean
I have long been one of those tedious people who rails against the coronation of student-athletes. I have heard the argument that big-time athletics bring in loads of money to universities. I dont believe the money goes anywhere other than back into the sports teams, but thats another story. – Susan Orlean