Damon Runyon
Damon Runyon
Alfred Damon Runyonwas an American newspaperman and author...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEssayist
Date of Birth4 October 1880
CountryUnited States of America
bet cards cider days deck guy jack jump nice offer seal standing sure travel-and-tourism
One of these days in your travels, a guy is going to come up to you and show you a nice brand-new deck of cards on which the seal is not yet broken, and this guy is going to offer to bet you that he can make the Jack of Spades jump out of the deck and squirt cider in your ear. But, son, do not bet this man, for as sure as you are standing there, you are going to end up with an earful of cider.
bigoted law opposed
Much as he is opposed to law - breaking, he is not bigoted about it
heart america roger
He [Will Rogers] was America's most complete human document. One-third humor. One-third humanitarian. One-third heart.
success boys car
Damon Runyon. A day-coach boy in a parlor car seat.
men dinner guests
A free-loader is a confirmed guest. He is the man who is always willing to come to dinner.
horns
He who tooteth not his own horn, the same shall not be tooted.
couple real recovery
I've failed so many times in my life that my recovery time has improved. I'm better at redirecting my attention. I've trained in Radical Aliveness and Core Energetics over the past couple of years and that has allowed me to see how much we project our failures onto others. It has taught me to accept myself. There is real power in owning your truth.
heart animal purpose
I'm inspired by love, by the moments that we commit to something with all our heart - be it a person, a project, an animal, anything really. It's undeniably inspiring, that acknowledgment of existence, that I love, that I care. That fills me with purpose.
jobs focus trying
Failure is always present as an actor. I make my living by taking chances. If I'm not risking something, then I'm not doing my job, so I'm constantly failing. In fact, I'm trying to fail bigger. I try to focus on the positive, the moment, and try to realize where I'm at in an attempt to understand the failure.
fashion growing-up fall
Growing up in that fashion is a breeding ground for insecurity and doubt; it also leaves you questioning motives. It took me a long time to see the world as I want it without constantly looking for approval. I still fall, but I'm better suited for survival.
yoga passion home
I cook all the time. It's a passion of mine. Mostly, I eat clean, unprocessed food, a lot of vegetables, and protein. I work out daily; at home, I row and do yoga and P90x. At the gym I work out with my friend and trainer Ben Dussault at the Anchored Social Club, focusing on balance and strength. Whenever I can get outside, I love stand-up paddle boarding, surfing, and cycling.
baby clothes innovation
I once knew a chap who had a system of just hanging the baby on the clothes line to dry and he was greatly admired by his fellow citizens for having discovered a wonderful innovation on changing a diaper.
money long trying
Always try to rub up against money, for if you rub up against money long enough, some of it may rub off on you.
father competition connections
he hardest obstacle for me has been to find a father. I am the product of three fathers, and my connection to each of them has left me wanting. Each have their own strengths and weaknesses, but I've always been in competition with them in some way.