Fadiman, Clifton
Clifton Fadiman (May 15, 1904- June 20, 1999) was a noted intellectual, author, radio and television personality and nephew of the renowned genius William James Sidis. Clifton Fadiman was never know as "Cliff". In fact he had a particular dislike for the shortened reference to an otherwise name of distinction. His family and close friends did refer to him as "Kip". This somewhat odd nickname was actually given to him by his mother, when Clifton suffered a prolonged bout of the Hiccups at the age of three. · Can we improve this biography or this incorrect? Post your comments or consult wikipedia
"A good memory is one trained to forget the trivial."
Fadiman, Clifton on Memory
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"I think we must quote whenever we feel that the allusion is interesting or helpful or amusing."
Fadiman, Clifton on Quotations
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"The adjective is the banana peel of the parts of speech."
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"For most men life is a search for the proper manila envelope in which to get themselves filed."
Fadiman, Clifton on Vocation
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"Mr. Faulkner, of course, is interested in making your mind rather than your flesh creep."
Fadiman, Clifton on Writers and Writing
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