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By ignoring a lot of American culture you can write more interesting stories. Unfortunately, if you were writing about America as it is, you’d be writing about a lot of people sitting in front of television sets.
American novelist, short story writer and screenwriter
As lawmakers, we must assure the people of America that our nation will not experience the nightmare of the 2000 presidential election.
American politician (1934-2023)
Most independent filmmakers in Britain and North America work for commercial crews and then have their own projects when they’ve got enough money saved up to do so.
My junior high was dreadful. I see a lot of my fellow alumni on America’s Most Wanted.
American television and film actress
Italian girls are famous for being snobby and expecting men to make the first move. In America, if I don’t make eye contact, the guys won’t come over and talk. American girls just go for it. You men are spoiled.
Italian singer, actress, author and TV cooking personality
The freedom to be an individual is the essence of America.
American magazine columnist, author and lecturer
True patriotism isn’t cheap. It’s about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going.
American political economist
In 1960, when I came out of prison as an ex-convict, I had more freedom under parolee supervision than there’s available… in America right now.
American country music songwriter, singer, and musician (1937-2016)
America has the longest prison sentences in the West, yet the only condition long sentences demonstrably cure is heterosexuality.
To me, America is just another market.