"If Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana were "candles in the wind," and Anna Nicole Smith was a bonfire in a hailstorm, and Lindsay Lohan is an electric toaster thrown intentionally into a Jacuzzi, then Paris Hilton s a strobe light in an epilepsy ward."
Cintra Wilson
Author, Journalist
Cintra Wilson is a notable author and cultural critic known for her sharp wit and exploration of identity in works like 'Furiously Happy'.
- Born
- January 1, 1970
- Quotes
- 9
- Rank
- #4261
About Cintra Wilson
Cintra Wilson — Life and Legacy
Cintra Wilson is a celebrated author and cultural commentator whose work delves into the intricacies of identity and self-expression. Known for her distinctive voice, she challenges societal norms through her writing, particularly in her acclaimed book 'Furiously Happy', where she navigates the complexities of mental health and authenticity. Wilson's key ideas often revolve around the notion that embracing one's true self is essential for survival in a conformist society. For instance, her assertion that 'the only way to survive is to be yourself' encapsulates her belief in the power of authenticity amidst external pressures. This perspective not only reflects her personal experiences but also resonates with many who struggle with societal expectations. Wilson's quotes continue to inspire readers to embrace their contradictions and complexities, making her insights particularly relevant in today's discussions about identity and self-acceptance. Her work invites a deeper exploration of what it means to be true to oneself, challenging us to confront the often uncomfortable realities of our existence.
Quote collection
Cintra Wilson quotes
9 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"Sarah Palin and her virtual burqa have me and my friends retching into our handbags. She's such a power-mad, backwater beauty-pageant casualty, it's easy to write her off and make fun of her. But in reality I feel as horrified as a ghetto Jew watching the rise of National Socialism."
"Once a decision is made to be tasteful and risk-free, all spark, soul, variety, sleaze, spontaneity and fun go right out the window"
"In reality I feel as horrified as a ghetto Jew watching the rise of National Socialism."
"Right now, the economy is a whole lot like a fairly good-looking brain-dead chick in a persistent vegetative coma. You can't really wake her up, but there's things she's still good for."
"We must regard Sarah Palin as the Carmella Soprano of the GOP -- an enabling wife of organized crime, who sees, hears and speaks no evil of the boys in her old-boy network for whom she does this ideological lap dance."
"If Jesus is on Tim Curran's side and Occy is Jesus, who gets to win?"
"It was, just as Kinski had predicted, suicide. He should never have done it. It is widely held by those who knew him, and Kinski himself, that he never recovered from Woyzeck. But what was the ultimate result? If you are the viewer of this film, Kinski's portrayal shocks your feelings out of the vault of intellectualizing or passive observing. He forces you to feel with him, to align yourself with your buried emotions. He outs your sensitivity. Is this not something Christ-like? It is, for my money. Kinski is the pure cure for the 21st-century disease - the numbness unto droning."
"Stop pathetically believing that you deserve fame or fame deserves you. It's yucky, and it's only making you miserable, so stop."