Quote by Emma Thompson

Quick dinner with ... Ang [Lee] and his wife Jane who's visiting with the children for a while. We talked about her work as a microbiologist and the behaviour of the epithingalingie under the influence of cholesterol. She's fascinated by cholesterol. Says it's very beautiful: bright yellow. She says Ang is wholly uninterested. He has no idea what she does.I check this out for myself. 'What does Jane do?' I ask.'Science,' he says vaguely.

Quick dinner with ... Ang [Lee] and his wife Jane who's visi

Summary

This quote presents a conversation between the speaker and Ang Lee's wife Jane, who works as a microbiologist. The speaker engages in a discussion with Jane about her work, specifically focusing on the behavior of the epithingalingie (presumably a microorganism) under the influence of cholesterol. Jane expresses her fascination with cholesterol, describing it as bright yellow and beautiful. However, when asked about Jane's profession, Ang Lee showcases his lack of interest and knowledge, responding vaguely with only "science." This quote humorously reveals the contrast between Jane's passion for her work and Ang's disconnection from it.

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Science Husbands Wives Biology Microbiology Cholesterol Disparate Interests Lack Of Interest Married Couples Neglect

By Emma Thompson

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