“There are more whipped guys on television than there were on the Amistad.”

Midlife Vices (2009)

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American comedian 1965–2010

George W. S. Trow (1943–2006) American writer

Within the Context of No Context (1980)

“They say the bad guys are more interesting to play but there is more to it than that — playing the good guys is more challenging because it's harder to make them interesting.”

Gregory Peck (1916–2003) American actor

As quoted in "Gregory Peck : Story of a legendary hero" in The Daily Star (15 June 2006) http://www.thedailystar.net/2006/06/15/d606151407162.htm

“For the most part, executions happen in obscurity. If people did hear about executions, if they were publicized, even televised, I fear more would enjoy them than be repelled by them.”

Wendy Kaminer (1949) American lawyer

"6/24/95 Wendy Kaminer on Crime" (24 June 1995) http://www.aclu.org/racial-justice_prisoners-rights_drug-law-reform_immigrants-rights/62495-wendy-kaminer-crime

“(Television) Men are naturally more aggressive than women. (Sylvia) All the more reason to keep them locked up after dark.”

Nicole Hollander (1939) Cartoonist

Source: Sylvia cartoon strip, p. 24

“…even then I knew that I was fortunate. Because you were the first guy who wasn't constantly trying to impress me. You accepted who you were, but more than that, you accepted me for me.”

Nicholas Sparks (1965) American writer and novelist

Amanda Collier Ridley, Chapter 7, p. 137
2009, The Best of Me (2011)

“I hate it when straight guys think all gay guys are attracted to them. I'm not attracted to every guy any more than you're attracted to every girl.”

Cassandra Clare book City of Heavenly Fire

Variant: No, I couldn’t,” Alec said. “I hate it when straight guys think all gay guys are attracted to them. I’m not attracted to every guy any more than you’re attracted to every girl.
Source: City of Heavenly Fire

“Holy cow! You were totally right-- whipped cream ROCKS!”

Darby Conley (1970) American cartoonist

Bucky Katt's Big Book of fun, page 61
Bucky Katt, Satchel Pooch

“We were still at the age when girls are years older than guy, and the guys grow up by doing their best when the girls need them to.”

Tana French book Faithful Place

Source: Faithful Place

“There are a billion people in China. It's not easy to be an individual in a crowd of more than a billion people. Think of it. More than a BILLION people. That means even if you're a one-in-a-million type of guy, there are still a thousand guys exactly like you.”

A. Whitney Brown (1952) American stand-up comedian

The Big Picture: An American Commentary (1991)