I love my homeland, but it's an absurd country. Politics in the Philippines is like spectator sports! Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes absurd country homeland
The Miguel Syjuco character is not me. I wanted him to represent my own fears and frustrations and guilt, my own worst tendencies and my optimistic expectations. He's a cautionary tale for me. But he's also an examination of the darkest things that haunt me as a person. Miguel Syjuco badcautionarycharacter share on social
What I do know is that writing is the thing I am best at, and I don't have the stomach, the ability, the strength or the courage to enter the political arena. And I think writing can be a political act, if only to let those people accountable know they are being watched. Literature can be a conscience. Miguel Syjuco abilityaccountableact share on social
Touching on universality is an important part of effective storytelling, but the problem with cliches is that they are tired and dull. And that's where writers must try to be artful. Miguel Syjuco artfulclichedull Change image and share on social
Having a Congress with a more diverse educational and professional background would serve the country well. And given the budget challenges facing America today, we might benefit from a few more cold, calculating problem solvers, and fewer courtroom impresarios. John Sununu americabackgroundbenefit share on social
Before 'Homeland,' I had £80 in the bank and no idea what I was going to do. I seriously considered giving it all up and getting a job as a lorry driver. David Harewood bankconsiderdriver Change image and share on social
In the best farce today we start with some absurd premise as to character or situation, but if the premises be once granted we move logically enough to the ending. George Pierce Baker absurdcharacterend Change image and share on social