Quote by Susan Orlean
When my son was born, and after a day of lying-in I was told that

When my son was born, and after a day of lying-in I was told that I could leave the hospital and take him home, I burst into tears. It wasnt the emotion of the moment: it was shock and horror. – Susan Orlean

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Buying a car used to be an experience so soul-scorching, so confidence-splattering, so existentially rattling that an entire car company was based on the promise that you wouldnt have to come in contact with it. – Susan Orlean

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car
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I want a chainsaw very badly, because I think cutting down a tree would be unbelievably satisfying. I have asked for a chainsaw for my birthday, but I think Ill probably be given jewelry instead. – Susan Orlean

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Birthday
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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

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Money
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At home in Victoria, we have three dogs, Tosh and Lucy, theyre half Blue Heelers, and then theres Torrin a little Maltese terrier. She gets more attention in the house than anyone else! Yes, I miss them a lot. – Chris Hemsworth

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Home

One of the oldest human needs is having someone to wonder where you are when you dont come home at night. – Margaret Mead

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Home

Home is pretty utopian. – Scott Adams

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Home

The perfect date for me would be staying at home, making a big picnic in bed, eating Wotsits and cookies while watching cable TV. – Kim Kardashian

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Home

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I will never do another TV series. It couldnt top I Love Lucy, and Id be foolish to try. In this business, you have to know when to get off. – Lucille Ball

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Happy is he who still loves something he loved in the nursery: He has not been broken in two by time; he is not two men, but one, and he has saved not only his soul but his life. – G.K. Chesterton

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I find I journalize too tediously. Let me try to abbreviate. – James Boswell

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I had such a wonderful feeling last night, walking beneath the dark sky while cannon boomed on my right and guns on my left the feeling that I could change the world only by being there. – Viorica Butnariu

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