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Quote by Charles Cumming

“I'm not good with bullies and zealots.”

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Charles Cumming, born on April 5, 1971, is a renowned British writer known for his spy novels and mystery novels. His works have gained popularity among readers. more

“I find a difference in British spy fiction and American spy fiction. In the American version, it's more militaristic, partly because the CIA has more of the military makeup. Whereas MI6 is more of a cerebral, intelligence-based, relationship-based service, i.e., all they do is recruit people to get information out of them.”

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“I'm fascinated by the journey that an intelligent and an ambitious woman makes in the professional world in contrast to the journey that a man of similar ambition, of similar intelligence makes. What sort of concessions does a woman have to make? Does she have to work 20 percent harder than a man?”

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“Worrying about how you'll be remembered is pointless. Better to try to live your life in such a way that people will respect you while you're still alive.”

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“The only times I'm consistent about praying are when I'm on an airplane or when an ambulance goes by.”

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“Better not to work on things that you're not in love with.”

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“I buy some art but I don't like to talk about it.”

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“I don't even like hearing my own voice on an answering machine.”

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“I don't want to do television. A TV show sitcom? I don't even watch TV.”

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“I used to be more glamorous.”

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“I'm so private and I don't know why!”

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