I grew up in a fundamentalist protestant family that stressed that we were a select people and so we were to avoid… — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
Girls . . . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . . .… — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
“I used to think that kid might become a preacher. Now I don't see how he's going to stay out of prison.… — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
There was a price to be paid for being interested in fiction and in writing, pushing my family away. Books and authors… — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
As for family values, they are whatever they are - some families are tight, others are blown away like dandelion puffs. A… — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
God writes a lot of comedy... the trouble is, he's stuck with so many bad actors who don't know how to play funny. — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
The socially redeeming aspect of golf lies in the vast number of lawyers and bankers and managers who play it, and when you think… — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
Ha! Easy for nuns to talk about giving up things. That's what they do for a living. — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
This is the big reason most humorists fail. Drunks don't read books. — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
Before the world was made, when it was only darkness and mist and waters, God was well aware of Lake Wobegon, my family, our… — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
On investments, 1998: Where I'm from we don't trust paper. Wealth is what's here on the premises. If I open a cupboard and see,… — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
“The rich can afford to be progressive. Poor people have reason to be afraid of the future.” — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
English is the perfect language for preachers because it allows you to talk until you think of what to say. — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
“If you can't read a simple goddam sign and follow one simple goddam instruction then get your fat butt the hell out of here.” — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
“The Gospel is meant to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.” — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
