Creative Quotations from . . .
Clifton Fadiman
(1904-1999) born on May 15
US radio performer, author. He was radio's host of "Information Please," 1938-48; wrote "Party of One," 1955.
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F
My son is 7 years old. I am 54. It has taken me a great many years to reach that age. I am more respected in the community, I am stronger, I am more intelligent and I think I am better than he is. I don't want to be a pal, I want to be a father.

R
Insomnia is a gross feeder. It will nourish itself on any kind of thinking, including thinking about not thinking.
A
He has made a profession out of a business and an art out of a profession.
N
The German mind has a talent for making no mistakes but the very greatest.
K
One's first book, kiss, home run is always the best.
 

Published Sources for the above Quotations:
F: In "Newsweek," 16 Jun 58
R: In "Webster's Electronic Quotebase," ed. Keith Mohler, 1994.
A: On Alfred A Knopf, recalled on Knopf's death 11 Aug 84
N: In "Webster's Electronic Quotebase," ed. Keith Mohler, 1994.
K: In "Webster's Electronic Quotebase," ed. Keith Mohler, 1994.
 

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