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Garrison Keillor Quotes

Garrison Keillor quotes

American Writer August 7, 1942

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Garrison Keillor quote: "Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature..."
Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature has a purpose. Garrison Keillor
A minister has to be able to read a clock. At noon, it's time to go home and turn up the pot roast and get the peas out of the freezer. Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillor quote: "Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature..."
Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature has a function. Garrison Keillor
Nothing you do for children is ever wasted. They seem not to notice us, hovering, averting our eyes, and they seldom offer thanks, but what we do for them is never wasted. Garrison Keillor
A young writer is easily tempted by the allusive and ethereal and ironic and reflective, but the declarative is at the bottom of most good writing. Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillor quote: "Even in a time of elephantine vanity and greed, one never has..."
Even in a time of elephantine vanity and greed, one never has to look far to see the campfires of gentle people. Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillor quote: "A good newspaper is never good enough, but a lousy newspaper..."
A good newspaper is never good enough, but a lousy newspaper is a joy forever. Garrison Keillor
Just because we're fictional characters doesn't mean you can pick us up and move us anywhere you want.--the people of Lake Woebegon Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillor quote: "I'm not busy... a woman with three children under the age of..."
I'm not busy... a woman with three children under the age of 10 wouldn't think my schedule looked so busy. Garrison Keillor
Know the quiet place within your heart and touch the rainbow of possibility; be alive to the gentle breeze of communication, and please stop being such a jerk. Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillor quote: "Sex is good, but not as good as fresh sweet corn."
Sex is good, but not as good as fresh sweet corn. Garrison Keillor
Selective ignorance, a cornerstone of child rearing. You don't put kids under surveillance: it might frighten you. Parents should sit tall in the saddle and look upon their troops with a noble and benevolent and extremely nearsighted gaze. Garrison Keillor
I've wanted to be a writer since I was a boy, though it seemed an unlikely outcome since I showed no real talent. But I persevered and eventually found my own row to hoe. Ignorance of other writers' work keeps me from discouragement and I am less well-read than the average bus driver. Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillor quote: "I believe in looking reality straight in the eye and denying it."
I believe in looking reality straight in the eye and denying it. Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillor quote: "You're such a big liar you gotta get your neighbor to call..."
You're such a big liar you gotta get your neighbor to call your dog. Garrison Keillor

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