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Quote by Gore Vidal

“I am savage about what has been done to the United States by its rulers.”

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American writer, playwright, screenwriter, and critic. Known for his sharp political satire and profound historical insight, Vidal's work spans a variety of genres including novels, plays, screenplays, and criticism. more

“I remember seeing Extreme play with [Debra] Winger and Cinderella. Gary Cherone was wearing purple velvet overalls with no shirt and saddle oxfords.Afterward, I went home and told my mom, "I need to find saddle oxfords." And she said, "Like little girls wear?" Naturally, I couldn't find them in my size, so I went to a shoemaker and had him make me a pair. I wore them for a while, but they didn't seem as cool on me, because when your foot is size 12, they sort of look like clown shoes.”

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Author:Patrick Wilson

“I did have Skidz overalls. Remember Skidz, those baggy plaid pants that look like pajamas? So I did rock overalls, but not in purple velvet. I couldn't find those.”

Looks Remember Rocks Pants Purple Velvet Pajamas Plaid Overalls

Author:Patrick Wilson

“We've had parallel lives. And frankly, I prefer mine to his. I would not like to be George Bush.”

Mines Parallels Parallel Lives

Author:Gore Vidal

“I didn't win prom king. By that point, I'd quit sports except for soccer, so I was really just a theater guy. I totally lost to the captain of the football team.”

Guy Winning Lost Sports Team Football Kings Theater Quitting Soccer Captains Football Team Prom

Author:Patrick Wilson

“The Gores, I think, are a bit brighter than the Bushes, historically speaking.”

Thinking Bits Brighter Gore

Author:Gore Vidal

“You can't be both a writer and a politician, at least not a good writer. A writer must always tell the truth as he sees it. And the politician must never give the game away.”

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Author:Gore Vidal

“These are two opposing forces, and whenever I am in active politics, I stop writing. And when I'm writing, I don't politick.”

Writing Two Force Active Opposing

Author:Gore Vidal

“A wide receiver like me wouldn't have won. The quarterback - or even the running back - always wins.”

Running Winning Wide Like Me Quarterback Receiver Running Back Wide Receiver

Author:Patrick Wilson

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