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Quote by David Foster Wallace

“It's all very confusing. I think I'm very honest and candid, but I'm also proud of how honest and candid I am -- so where does that put me?”

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David Foster Wallace

American novelist known for his unique literary style and profound insights into modern life. His works include 'Infinite Jest' and 'The Broom of the System'. more

“Someone could cut through the mess in our house and look at it like one might look at rings on a tree or layers of sediment. They'd find the black-and-white hairs of a dog we had when I was six, the acid-washed jeans my mother once wore, the seven blood-soaked pillowcases from the time I skinned my knee. All our family secrets rest in endless piles.”

Looks Might Mother House Black White Secret Cutting Tree Blood Dog Hair Six Seven Rings Endless Mess Knees Our Family Layers Black And White Jeans Acid White Hair Pillowcases

Book:White Cat

Source: White Cat

“They bowed down to him rather, because he was all of these things, and then again he was all of these things because the town bowed down.”

Towns Eyes Watching

Book:Their Eyes Were Watching God

Source: Their Eyes Were Watching God

“Fame means when your computer modem is broken, the repair guy comes out to your house a little faster.”

Mean Littles Guy House Broken Fame Computer Faster

Author:Sandra Bullock

“Quentin Tarantino is interested in watching somebody's ear getting cut off; David Lynch is interested in the ear.”

Cutting Ears Quentin Tarantino

Book:A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again

Source: A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again

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