I'm a big fan of editing and keeping only the interesting bits in.
More Quotes from Sarah Vowell:
History is full of really good stories. That's the main reason I got into this racket: I want to make the argument that history is interesting.Sarah Vowell
Assassins and presidents invite the same basic question: Just who do you think you are?
Sarah Vowell
I didn't come from any kind of academic background, but I lived in a college town and I knew people who weren't without pretense. There was this idea in the town that if something was European it would be good.
Sarah Vowell
I discovered that Robert Todd Lincoln was there for each of the first three assassinations. I wanted to write about the Lincoln Memorial, so when I found out he had attended its dedication, that helped focus it further.
Sarah Vowell
While I gave up God a long time ago, I never shook the habit of wanting to believe in something. So I replaced my creed of everlasting life with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Sarah Vowell
What are you hiding? No one ever asks that.
Sarah Vowell
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
The rumor that the state of my health will necessitate my resignation is entirely unfounded.Frederick W. Borden
The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.
Otto von Bismarck
Vince Vaughn is a genuine person, awesome guy. He'll come to a lot of my shows. It's not that often that you can meet someone as cool as Vince.
Dane Cook