Hubbard set up the Church of Scientology in Hollywood in 1954 for a reason. He understood that celebrity was increasingly a feature… — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
“VERY EARLY ONE MORNING in July 1977, the FBI, having been tipped off about Operation Snow White, carried out raids on Scientology… — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
People often pulled into Scientology want to address personal problems in their life, and Scientology says we have technology that addresses these… — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
From the very beginning, when you go into Scientology your world narrows down very quickly. — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
I don't dispute Scientology can help people; I think that is a very important fact to keep in mind. — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
Scientology is probably the most stigmatized religion in America already. — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
From the very beginning of this movement, Scientology has always been a very closeted organization. That aura of secrecy is something that… — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
“The baby boom eventually prompted Hubbard to order that no one could get pregnant without his permission; according to several Sea Org… — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
Every medium has its advantages and weaknesses and there are many things I can put down on paper that I might not be able… — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
Look at what Jimmy Carter did. Look at the risks he took for a country that wasn't his. Israel has benefited unbelievably from that.… — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
Hubbard set up the Church of Scientology in Hollywood in 1954 for a reason. He understood that celebrity was increasingly a feature of American… — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
Religions prosper in large part because of the communities that they create. — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
If you have great characters, then your reader becomes emotionally invested in those people. — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
“However, twelve former Sea Org members told me that Miscavige had assaulted them; twenty-one have told me or testified in court that they have… — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
The Israelis and the Palestinians don't know each other. They live right there, but they've become strangers. And it makes it much more difficult… — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
“Miscavige keeps a number of dogs, including five beagles. He had blue vests made up for each of them, with four stripes on the… — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
Every form has its merits. And I like to work in a lot of different forms. — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
To me the notion that Palestinians are actually Jews is, I think, quite revelatory and very radical and a possible bridge that has been… — Lawrence Wright Copy Share Image
