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Merrill Markoe is an American author born on August 13, 1948. Her works span various literary genres, including novels and essays. Markoe is known for her unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues.

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“My dogs, the only creatures on the planet marked by my singular nurturing imprint, have all turned out to be rude and self-absorbed. In all likelihood, if they were children instead of dogs, I would have foisted more Charlie Sheens or Kardashians onto our crumbling culture.”

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“I sometimes look into the face of my dog Stan and see a wistful sadness and existential angst, when all he is actually doing is slowly scanning the ceiling for flies.”

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Book:What the Dogs Have Taught Me: And Other Amazing Things I've Learned

Source: What the Dogs Have Taught Me: And Other Amazing Things I've Learned

“I always hated those classic kid movies like Old Yeller or The Yearling where the beloved pet dies. What would be so wrong with having those damn kids learn their lessons about mortality from watching Grandpa kick? Then at least the dog would be around to comfort them.”

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Book:Walking in Circles Before Lying Down: A Novel

Source: Walking in Circles Before Lying Down: A Novel

“You just never know when it might be cookie time. And, that is what the dogs have taught me.”

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Author:Merrill Markoe

“We are pretty sure that we and our pets share the same reality, until one day we come home to find that our wistful, intelligent friend who reminds us of our better self has decided a good way to spend the day is to open a box of Brillo pads, unravel a few, distribute some throughout the house, and eat or wear all the rest. And we shake our heads in an inability to comprehend what went wrong here.”

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Book:What the Dogs Have Taught Me: And Other Amazing Things I've Learned

Source: What the Dogs Have Taught Me: And Other Amazing Things I've Learned

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Born: August 13, 1948
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Quotes: 47

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What the Dogs Have Taught Me: And Other Amazing Things I've LearnedRelated source material

How to be Hap-hap-happy Like MeRelated source material

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It's My F---ing Birthday: A NovelRelated source material

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