Joyce Maynard

Teach a child to play solitaire, and she'll be able to entertain herself when there's no one around. Teach her tennis, and she'll know what to do when she's on a court. But raise her to feel comfortable in nature, and the whole planet is her home.

American Writer

Tim Schafer

I guess I didn't have a lot of friends, so that's what made videogames so important. They played back. I could do them myself. Solitaire can't surprise you; there's no AI. But videogames play back with you.

American Businessman

Ann Patchett

I had a real computer solitaire problem. I'd gotten to the point where I had to win a game before I could write, and each time I got up to get a cup of water, I had to win a game. It was a nightmare.

American Author

Jennifer Gilmore

What is it about the blank page that makes me want to hurl myself into a game of solitaire? I ask myself these kinds of questions while I'm playing solitaire.

American Novelist

Jack McBrayer

For me, if I'm just killing time, I play solitaire. I'm also guilty of playing Snood. I like games where I can shoot balls and match colors.

American Actor

Vince Gilligan

You can cheat in solitaire, but there's nothing satisfying about cheating in solitaire.

Diane von Furstenberg

My biggest vice is playing solitaire on my iPad. It's bad. I mean, it's ridiculous.

Belgian Designer

Gauri Khan

I prefer single statement pieces like solitaire earrings and a elegant ring.

Indian Producer

Tyne Daly

I do games of solitaire when I get home to quiet my spirits.

American Actress

Jake LaMotta

I play solitaire and wait for something to happen.

American Athlete

Solitaire card games are meant for one player, emphasizing a sense of independence or solitude in gameplay.

Single Player

Solitaire is often played digitally and is a common pre-installed game on computers.

Digital Versions

Playing solitaire is seen as a casual activity, often done to pass time or relax.

Casual Gaming

A solitaire gem is seen as a symbol of luxury, often associated with special occasions.

Luxury Item

In jewelry, a solitaire specifically refers to a single gemstone, highlighting its uniqueness and importance.

Unique Gem

Referring to a person as a solitaire implies they prefer solitude or are isolated, often used metaphorically.

Metaphoric Usage

Using 'solitaire' to describe a person or bird adds a literary, often poetic, quality to the text.

Literary Flavor

 and the pecking order went from acrobats to lion tamers, from clowns to carnies, all of these miles ahead of who we were. We were freaks -- lobster-claw boys and bearded ladies, oddities juggling depression and loneliness, playing solitaire, spin the bottle, trying to kiss the wounded parts of ourselves and heal,

"To This Day" ... for...

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