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“The moment that changed me for ever was the moment my first child was born. I was happy, filled with hope, and thought, 'Now I understand the whole point of work, of life, of love.”

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Paul Theroux

Paul Theroux, born on April 10, 1941, is a renowned film writer from the United States. Theroux is known for his distinctive style of storytelling, which often delves into profound life philosophies and social issues. more

“When I left Africa in 1966 it seemed to me to be a place that was developing, going in a particular direction, and I don't think that is the case now. And it's a place where people still kid themselves - you know, in a few years this will happen or that will happen. Well, it's not going to happen. It's never going to happen.”

People Thinking Knows Years Wells Stills Happens Kids Left Cases Particular Developing

Author:Paul Theroux

“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 I've gone on. I certainly don't feel I need his approval, although maybe that's because I'm confident that I've got it.”

Needs Feels Writing Gone Dad Notion My Dad Approval Rivalry

Author:Paul Theroux

“When I write about my childhood I think, oh my God, how did I ever get from there to here? Not that any great thing has happened to me. But I felt so tiny, so lost.”

Thinking Writing Lost Felt Happened Childhood Tiny Great Things

Author:Paul Theroux

“...that horrible moment of suspense when the artist shows one of his creations to strange eyes for the first time.”

Firsts Art Moments Shows Eye Artist Creation Strange First Time Horrible Suspense

Book:Irving Stone, three complete novels