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Joshua Ferris is an American author born on November 8, 1974. His works are celebrated for their unique narrative style and profound insights into modern life.

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“I know what to do with my life. I just don't know what to do with this one night.”

Knows Night One Night

Book:Then We Came to the End

Source: Then We Came to the End

“Why shouldn't it be that way for the rest of us? Why not just go with it? Just walk the dog and send the tweets and eat the scones and play with the hamsters and ride the bicycles and watch the sunsets and stream the movies and never worry about any of it? I didn't know it could be that easy. I didn't know that until just now. That sounds good to me.”

Knows Way Life Play Easy Sound Walks Watches Worry Dog Streams Sunset Why Not Bicycle Tweet Hamsters Scones

Author:Joshua Ferris

“You think I alienate myself from society? Of course I alienate myself from society. It’s the only way I know of not being constantly reminded of all the ways I’m alienated from society.”

Thinking Knows Way Courses

Book:To Rise Again at a Decent Hour: A Novel

Source: To Rise Again at a Decent Hour: A Novel

“Every time you hear someone read your book and liked your book, you're never sure whether that's going to follow with a similar remark from someone else. Perhaps I have low expectations, but whenever I hear someone say, 'I liked your book,' I don't know if it's going to happen again.”

Ifs Knows Book Happens Lows Expectations Remarks Low Expectations I Liked You

Author:Joshua Ferris

About the Author

Born: November 8, 1974
Known for: Author
Quotes: 70

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Then We Came to the EndRelated source material

Then We Came to the End: A NovelRelated source material

To Rise Again at a Decent HourRelated source material

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