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Jonathan Franzen

"It seems to me self-evident that if you have a life, things happen in it, and certain things do change; certain things end. People you know die."

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"It seems to me self-evident that if you have a life, things happen in it, and certain things do change; certain things end. People you know die."

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Amber Hurdle

"Anyone that refuses to grow will remain in the past. It is a demand of life."

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"Since when has corruption everywhere, homes, streets, offices, become a Nigerian factor."

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Amber Hurdle

"You realize you can't change the world but it shouldn't stop you from trying."

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Amber Hurdle

"There are few things that will remain constant over the long run."

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Amber Hurdle

"To really change the world, we have to help people change the way they see things."

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Amber Hurdle

"No one on earth is "functionless". The problem we usually have is that functions of people are being displayed in the wrong positions! Change position!"

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Amber Hurdle

"Such is life. We grow up. Planets like Tiny get new moons. Moons like me get new planets."

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Amber Hurdle

"I had to make a drastic change at Sun Records and I didn't really appreciate country music until I went there."

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Amber Hurdle

"As a standup, I try to change the world. As an entertainer, I try to entertain. And as a lesbian, I try to pick up the prettiest girl in the room."

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Amber Hurdle

"Clever nations are the ones who keep changing their governments! Because power must change hands otherwise it will get spoiled and rot!"

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