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Cyra McFadden

Cyra McFadden Biography

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Cyra McFadden is an American writer born in 1939. Her works are known for their profound psychological insights and critical analysis of social issues.

Cyra McFadden is an American writer born in 1939. Her works are known for their profound psychological insights and critical analysis of social issues.

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“Essayists must not only be succinct but have original ideas and, even harder to come by, or to fake, likable voices. Consciously or not, they endeavor to win us over by charm. If an essayist can not only charm but write the unforgettable sentence, one that reveals the heart in a few words, I'm her slave.”

Ifs Writing Heart Ideas Winning Voice Harder Originals Slave Sentences Fake Charm Endeavor Can Not Few Words Essayists Unforgettable Original Ideas

Author:Cyra McFadden

“One of my correspondents has me convinced that the human race would be saved if the world became one huge nudist colony. I keep thinking how much harder it would be to carry concealed weapons.”

Ifs Thinking World Humans Would Be Race Huge Weapons Harder Convinced Saved Human Race Concealed Colony Nudists Concealed Weapons

Author:Cyra McFadden

“I wish it were O.K. in this country to look one's age, whatever it is. Maturity has a lot going for it, even in terms of esthetics. For example, you no longer get bubblegum stuck in your braces.”

Looks Country Age Wish Term Example Aging Stuck Maturity Braces Going For It

Author:Cyra McFadden

“I no longer prepare food or drink with more than one ingredient.”

Food Drink Cooking Culinary Ingredients

Author:Cyra McFadden

About the Author

Born: 1939
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 4

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