Roy Blount quotes - page 2

Think about scary movies: There's a fine line between horror and humor. (Roy Blount)
I do hope you realize that every time you use disinterested to mean uninterested, an angel dies. View quote
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A convention has to be something that more than one person is moved to take hold of. It's a convention to call your sweetheart "dumplin" or "honeybun." It would also be a convention to call her "gulag," if she would stand for it, which she won't, and why would you want to be around someone who would? View quote
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I have to be firm on this: unique is not to be modified. Adding very or absolutely is like putting a propeller on a rabbit to make him hop better. It won't work, and he won't be a rabbit anymore. View quote
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Studying literature at Harvard is like learning about women at the Mayo Clinic. View quote
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