My idea of rich is that you can buy every book you ever want without looking at the price and you're never around assholes. That's the two things to really fight for in life.
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I would never want to live anywhere but Baltimore. You can look far and wide, but you'll never discover a stranger city with such extreme style. It's as if every eccentric in the South decided to move north, ran out of gas in Baltimore, and decided to stay.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Baltimore's unique character is irreplaceable and attracts diverse individuals.
In this quote, John Waters expresses a deep affection for Baltimore, highlighting its distinctive culture and vibrant eccentricity. He suggests that the city's appeal lies in its unconventional nature, which draws a variety of unique people, contributing to its rich and artistic atmosphere.
Themes
BaltimoreEccentricityCultureArtCityStyle
In practice
Example use cases
In a keynote speech about cultural diversity.
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