A book tour is not a good opportunity to let your mind wander. You have to pay attention, remember salespeople's and interviewers' names, succinctly summarize your book in a 'selling' way, and so on. Ian Frazier attentionbookgood Change image and share on social
There's an idea of the Plains as the middle of nowhere, something to be contemptuous of. But it's really a heroic place. Ian Frazier contemptuousheroicidea Change image and share on social
I don't want to participate in traditional Indian religious ceremonies - dance in a sun dance or pray in a sweat lodge or go on a vision quest with the help of a medicine man. The power of these ceremonies has an appeal, but I'm content with what little religion I already have. Ian Frazier appealceremonycontent share on social
Russia has always had a global history. Global history is a bummer. You suffer invasions of all different kinds. And Russia was not defended against them. Ian Frazier bummerdefendglobal Change image and share on social
America can enjoy a vital, fully functioning government, with all the benefits provided by Texas, while reducing Texas at the same time. Ian Frazier americabenefitenjoy Change image and share on social
Leading economists have shown that by shrinking Texas, we can actually create more income for Texas in the long run. Ian Frazier createeconomistincome Change image and share on social
I would hate to see the idea of freedom disappear, and I wonder if maybe it will. Ian Frazier disappearfreedomhate Change image and share on social
When I go to Indian reservations in the West, and especially to the Pine Ridge Reservation, I sometimes feel unsure where to put my foot when I open the car door. The very ground is different from where I usually stand. There are fewer curbs, fewer sidewalks, and almost no street signs, mailboxes, or leashed dogs. Ian Frazier carcurbdog share on social
I don't want to collect Indian art, though pots and beadwork and blankets made by Indians remain the most beautiful art objects in the American West, in my opinion. Ian Frazier americanartbeadwork Change image and share on social
Everything in Russia is made of cement - phone booths, fence posts and light bulbs. Ian Frazier boothbulbcement Change image and share on social