Everything in Russia is made of cement - phone booths, fence posts and light bulbs. Ian Frazier boothbulbcement Change image and share on social
On two or three book tours, I have visited bookstores in the Mall of America and signed copies of my books and introduced myself to store employees who I hope will sell them. Ian Frazier americabookbookstore Change image and share on social
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
Words are charms. It's like a song you didn't even know you knew. Ian Frazier charmknowsong 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
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
America to me is so varied and exciting. I always feel nostalgia for the place I'm not in, and then I get there and find myself in a traffic jam going into the Lincoln Tunnel, and I think, 'God, why was I romanticizing this part of the country?' I think it has to do with the romantic, unrealistic temperament. Ian Frazier americacountryexcit share on social