Alex Tizon
1959 - 2017
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Quotes
Biography
Alex Tizon (1959-2017) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author known for his poignant storytelling and insightful commentary on race, immigration, and identity. Born in the Philippines and raised in the United States, Tizon's work often explored the complexities of belonging and the immigrant experience. He wrote for publications such as The Atlantic and the Seattle Times, where his powerful narratives shed light on social issues and garnered critical acclaim.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Stories are powerful because they transport us into other people's worlds but, in doing that, they change the way our brains work and potentially change our brain chemistry -- and that's what it means to be a social creature.
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Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.
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You can own the story so it doesn't own you.
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Crisis can become extraordinary moments of grace if you let them.
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We have a tendency to take the world as it is, as a given, and sometimes that's not good.