English has always had a special fondness for other European languages, a neighborly soft spot - perhaps because Britain has been invaded by speakers of those languages from the onset of its recorded history. Rabih Alameddine britainenglisheuropean share on social
I stuck out more in an English public school than I would have had I marched in a May Day parade with the Red Army in Moscow or sashayed the Yves St. Laurent catwalk with supermodels or hunted seals with the Inuit or - well, you get the idea. Rabih Alameddine armycatwalkday share on social
A game of soccer induces more than enjoyment, more than entertainment. Rabih Alameddine enjoymententertainmentgame Change image and share on social
I allegedly am an outsider writer, so I write from the perspective of somebody who doesn't completely fit in. But at the same time, I can state the fact that I don't know of any good writer who is not an outsider writer. Rabih Alameddine allegedlycompletelyfact share on social
Nobody ever said I'm a simple personality. Rabih Alameddine personalitysimple Change image and share on social
There are over 1 million refugees in Lebanon, a country of 4 million people. How do we solve that? I have no idea. What's going on, I really don't know. Rabih Alameddine countryidealebanon Change image and share on social
If you go through any culture that has had wars, go to the bomb shelters, and you'll hear some amazing stories. Yes, it's a necessary thing that we actually both distract ourselves and it's a way to bond. Rabih Alameddine amazebombbond share on social
I think I'm being conservative when I say there are more people playing soccer in the United States than in 90% of the world's other countries, probably 95%. Rabih Alameddine conservativecountrypeople Change image and share on social
The Lebanese Civil War, 1975-1990, spanned four World Cups. It would have been a more symmetrical five had the Lebanese begun in 1974, but you know, we're Mediterranean, and timing isn't our forte. Rabih Alameddine begincivilcup Change image and share on social
I always assumed that everyone knew no country would ever be awarded a World Cup without pricey gifts exchanging hands under the tables. Rabih Alameddine assumeawardcountry Change image and share on social
