Who said “Paradise is exactly like where you are right now... only much, much better.”?

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Laurie Anderson. A published source records them saying or writing it.

Source"Language is a Virus (from Outer Space)", opening lines; the song title itself is a quote of William S. Burroughs.

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“Paradise is exactly like where you are right now... only much, much better.”
— Laurie Anderson
Verified"Language is a Virus (from Outer Space)", opening lines; the song title itself is a quote of William S. Burroughs. · evidenceParadise

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For academic work, cite the original where you can: "Language is a Virus (from Outer Space)", opening lines; the song title itself is a quote of William S. Burroughs..

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Anderson, L. (n.d.). Paradise is exactly like where you are right now... only much, much better. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/23714-paradise-is-exactly-like-where-you-are-right/

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Anderson, Laurie. “Paradise is exactly like where you are right now... only much, much better.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/23714-paradise-is-exactly-like-where-you-are-right/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Anderson, Laurie. “Paradise is exactly like where you are right now... only much, much better.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/23714-paradise-is-exactly-like-where-you-are-right/.

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