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“People write about getting sick, they write about tummy trouble, they write about having to wait for a bus. They write about waiting. They write three pages about how long it took them to get a visa. I'm not interested in the boring parts. Everyone has tummy trouble. Everyone waits in line. I don't want to hear about it.”

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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 was in the Peace Corps I never made a phone call. I was in Central Africa; I didn't make a phone call for two years. I was in Uganda for another four years and I didn't make a phone call. So for six years I didn't make a phone call, but I wrote letters, I wrote short stories, I wrote books.”

Years Made Two Book Stories Four Six Letters Phones Two Years Short Story Four Years Phone Calls Uganda Peace Corps

Author:Paul Theroux

“The evils of mortals are manifold; nowhere is trouble of the same wing seen.”

Evil Literature Trouble Wings Mortals Manifold

Author:Aeschylus

“The first thing I think of when I hear the name of Lucille Ball is a Hollywood legend. I have fond memories of growing up at her house, but she was a different person off the set than she was on the set.”

Thinking Firsts Persons Different House Names Memories Growing Up Growing Hollywood Balls Legends Fond Memories

Author:Keith Thibodeaux

“I think people often confuse success with fame and stardom.”

People Thinking Fame Stardom

Author:Brenda Blethyn