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We're all strangers connected by what we reveal, what we share, what we take away--our stories. I guess that's what I love about books--they are thin ...more

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I'd like to thank readers. Every time you open a book, it is a strike against ignorance. Unless you're reading Sarah Palin.

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May I suggest that you all read? And often. Believe me, it's nice to have something to talk about other than the weather and the Queen's health. Your ...more

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You set fire to my house, killed my family, and ate my dog. But steal my boyfriend? That's a step too far.

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What kind of person doesn't let you have gummi bears?

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I've had so many bikini waxes, I cry every time I see a Popsicle stick.

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I understand we'll be attending your friend Miss Worthington's Christmas ball. Perhaps I'll find a suitable-- which is to say wealthy-- wife among the...more