- Nov 07, 2020
Town Quotes
On the charm, limits, and character of small-town life.
These quotes explore what makes a town distinct, from a self-sufficient childhood with animals and gardens to sharp observations about what makes a place genuinely livable. One classic line contrasts the country and the town through nature versus human design. Continue with our Beautiful collection.
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- Outside
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm from outside Philadelphia, a town called Wayne, which is, like, 25 minutes northwest.
- Cow
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- Nov 07, 2020
I had a free-range childhood. We lived in town but with a cow, chooks, bees, and multiple veggie gardens so we could live self-sufficiently.
- Labels
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- Nov 07, 2020
We turned what is virtually a glorified independent label into one of the powerhouse labels in the town.
- Nov 07, 2020
I lived in town until I was eight and then I moved nearer the farmland, so I had a mixture.
- Grandfather
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mum's family are from Blaenau Ffestiniog, the slate town. My grandfather was Elis Humphreys Roberts, so that's quite Welsh isn't it?
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
Black-metal is my favourite. Mayhem are one of my favourite bands. But whenever Slayer comes to town, I am going to that show.
- Concert
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother, Minuetta Kessler, was a concert pianist and composer who performed at Carnegie Hall and Town Hall.
- Nov 07, 2020
I was brought up in Florence, a beautiful medieval town whose rhythm is completely in antiquity.
- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020