7 Quotes by Graham Fraser

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    For years, "Sorry, I don't speak French" has been the reflexive response of English-speaking Canadians to a request, a comment, or a greeting in the other official language. Part apology, part defiance, it is a declaration of the otherness. That is not me. I don't do that. The language barrier is her, at this counter, now.

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    Next year is year five and then we'll just announce that we'll extend it five more years. That's what the intent is.

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    It is madness that the federal government is still spending millions on teaching middle-aged bureaucrats how to pass language tests rather than sending young, enthusiastic recruits to the public service to work in another language and culture.

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    We found a wonderful book of Tahitian tatoos, so we've taken a lot of inspiration from that.

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    There is one fabric made of paper yarn -- that's a paper and cotton mix. So it's a bit like taking linen flax, but actually paper pulp, and making it into fabrics.

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    It's established and it's a great event. The community seems to really love it and we don't intend to go anywhere.

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    Ford Ironman Florida continues to grow due to the high turnout of age-group triathletes as well as major pros competing in the event, ... The venue in Panama City attracts new athletes each year, and many pros come back to race before the season ends.

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