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If youre a misanthrope you stay at home. There are certain writers

If youre a misanthrope you stay at home. There are certain writers who really dont like other people. Im not like that, I dont think. – Paul Theroux

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When I started writing, I did have some idealised notion of my dad as a writer. But I have less and less of a literary rivalry with him as Ive gone on. I certainly dont feel I need his approval, although maybe thats because Im confident that Ive got it. – Paul Theroux

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When I was in the Peace Corps I never made a phone call. I was in Central Africa I didnt make a phone call for two years. I was in Uganda for another four years and I didnt make a phone call. So for six years I didnt make a phone call, but I wrote letters, I wrote short stories, I wrote books. – Paul Theroux

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A hundred men may make an encampment, but it takes a woman to make a home. – Chinese Proverb

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I wish I got a little bit more time at home. I am away a lot and being around my loved ones and friends is good for me. It grounds me. Its something I need to make more time for. I think I need a little more balance. – Katherine Jenkins

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And, you know, you try and preach to them theres more to this game than just walking up to home plate, swinging the bat, fielding a ground ball. Theres some dedication in it, some love youve got to put into this work. – Eddie Murray

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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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