Gore Vidal Quotes

Sometimes even paranoids have enemies.

Even a paranoid can have enemies.

I suppose I have been contending with issues surrounding my safety and security for years.

The world is a scary place. Even my mother has suggested I take a self defense class.

Yes, I've received death threats.

Donald Trump's world view is that it's a dangerous, miserable place, people are out to get him, and he needs to strike them first.

I never looked at Gallagher like he was a threat to me.

The personal threat is something that's always been a part of our lives.

It is a pain in the ass waiting around for someone to try to kill you.

Now I'm starting to jog. But every time I do jog I have 9-1 pressed into my phone, with the next '1' ready to be launched in case I drop.

I don't let my picture be taken. I'm on too many hit lists.

My back's not big enough for the number of targets on it.

If you live with death threats, you need friends. So you have to risk that they might spy on you.

Even paranoids have real enemies.

We remain essentially a nation under siege.

While we are sleeping, two-thirds of the world is plotting to do us in.

I've had threats.

The way to feel safe is never to feel secure.

I never think past any man, because every guy has two hands and every dude wants to hurt you.

I'm always looking over my shoulder.

It is a scary world out there, and believe me that if someone were to try to come into my house, I want to be able to protect myself.

I have experienced threats. Not just to me, but to my family.

In the '80s, you couldn't walk in the neighborhood without looking back to see if anyone was following you. You had your key in your hand before you got to your apartment and you'd rush in so you didn't have to stop.