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“The memoirs I love are all very intense. If you're going to do a memoir and protect yourself, what the hell's the point? Just do fiction.”

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Gary Shteyngart

Gary Shteyngart, born on July 5, 1972, is an American writer known for his focus on immigration, cultural conflicts, and modern urban life, characterized by his humor and satire. more

“You can't have a Russian household without vodka. It's just something to wash everything down with. I can't remember a time when I didn't drink vodka, either in Russia or here. I don't think there's ever a wrong time to start drinking it. My ancestors drank it, and if I ever have any children, they'll be drinking it.”

Ifs Thinking Children I Can Remember Drink Drinking Russia Ancestor Household Drank Vodka Wrong Time

Author:Gary Shteyngart

“Vodka has a huge history in Russia, in that it's almost like a currency. It's the one thing that keeps the country in the dark ages and having a rollicking good time.”

Country Age Dark One Thing Huge Russia Good Times Currency Dark Ages Vodka

Author:Gary Shteyngart

“Italy has sun and tomatoes, and Russia just has real problems.”

Real Problem Sun Russia Real Problems Tomatoes

Author:Gary Shteyngart

“Alcohol causes a lot of problems, and then to solve these problems, you drink more.”

Problem Causes Drink Solve Alcohol

Author:Gary Shteyngart

“Getting out of Russia was the best thing my parents did. I mean, that country will never amount to anything.”

Mean Country Parent Amount Russia Best Things

Author:Gary Shteyngart

“I still check the weather every day, usually multiple times a day, because I know at a moment`s notice, a dream crop can turn into a disaster.”

Knows Stills Moments Dream Turns Disaster Checks Weather Multiple Crops

Author:Frank Lucas

“There is no evidence that government under Republicans will shrink. It`s simply a question of what the government will do and who will benefit.”

Government Republican Benefits Evidence Shrinks

Author:Chris Hayes

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