Sarah Vowell Quotes

Sarah Vowell — American Author born on December 27, 1969,

Sarah Jane Vowell is an American author, journalist, essayist, social commentator and actress. Often referred to as a "social observer," Vowell has written seven nonfiction books on American history and culture. She was a contributing editor for the radio program This American Life on Public Radio International from 1996 to 2008, where she produced numerous commentaries and documentaries and toured the country in many of the program's live shows. She was also the voice of Violet in the animated film The Incredibles... (wikipedia)

What are you hiding? No one ever asks that.

The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Civil War-when I really think about them they all seem about as likely as the parting of the Red Sea.

History is full of really good stories. That's the main reason I got into this racket: I want to make the argument that history is interesting.

Jesus and Lincoln, Moses and Jefferson can seem so long gone, so unbelievable, so dead.

I discovered that Robert Todd Lincoln was there for each of the first three assassinations. I wanted to write about the Lincoln Memorial, so when I found out he had attended its dedication, that helped focus it further.

Sarah Vowell Quotes

Sarah Vowell Quotes

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