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Regina Brett (born May 31, 1956) is an American columnist, author, and speaker known for her work at The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio. She gained widespread recognition for her column 'Life's 50 Lessons' which went viral in 2006 and later became a bestselling book. Brett has won the American Society of Newspaper Editors' commentary writing award twice. Her writing is characterized by warmth, humor, and profound insights into everyday life, often drawing from her personal experiences including her battle with breast cancer. She has authored several books including 'God Never Blinks: 50 Lessons for Life's Little Detours.'

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“Back when I was dating, the dreaded C word was Commitment. As soon as most men found out I had a child, they ran. If I ever got close enough to say the words, 'I love you,' they ran faster.”

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“It's OK to let your children see you cry.”

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Book:Life's Little Detours: 50 Lessons to Find and Hold onto Happiness

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“Bakers get excited over aprons. I love the soft cotton ones with pockets like my gramma and mom wore. They always kept a hankie tucked in one pocket, which wasn't sanitary, but was comforting to the child who needed a tear or nose wiped.”

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“Your children get only one childhood.”

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Book:Life's Little Detours: 50 Lessons to Find and Hold onto Happiness

Source: Life's Little Detours: 50 Lessons to Find and Hold onto Happiness

“It's scary to make major changes, but we usually have enough courage to take the next right step. One small step and then another. That's what it takes to raise a child, to get a degree, to write a book, to do whatever it is your heart desires.”

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Book:Life's Little Detours: 50 Lessons to Find and Hold onto Happiness

Source: Life's Little Detours: 50 Lessons to Find and Hold onto Happiness

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Born: May 31, 1956
Known for: Columnist
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