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Quotes from Generation X — Douglas Coupland

born 1961 Canada

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All events became omens; I lost the ability to take anything literally.

Generation X (1991)

Starved for affection, terrified of abandonment, I began to wonder if sex was really just an excuse to look deeply into another human being's eyes.

Generation X (1991)

I don't want dainty little moments of insight …

Generation X (1991)

Fake yuppie experiences that you had to spend money on, like white water rafting or elephant rides in Thailand don't count. I want to hear some small moment from your life that proves you're really alive.

Generation X (1991)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Douglas Coupland (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.