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“There's ten stuffed heads in my trophy room right now, two game wardens, seven hunters, and a cow.”

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Tom Lehrer is an American singer-songwriter and mathematician. His musical career began in the 1950s, and he is known for his satirical songs. Lehrer's work is characterized by its wit and humor, and his dual talent in music and mathematics makes him a unique artist. more

“If you don't compromise your gift, if you write each day as well as you can, and then submit your work and not worry about it and go on to the next piece, you suddenly find oddly enough that you're no more interested in the applause than the silence. You don't hear either one of them. You can never listen to the naysayers. If you do you won't survive.”

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Author:James Lee Burke

“The best time to tell your story is when you have to tell your story. When it's not really a choice. But then, when you get that first, messy, complicated version down, you have to read it over and be very tough on yourself and ask, 'Well what's the story here?' If you're lucky enough to have someone you trust looking over your shoulder, he or she can help you if [you] lack perspective on your own story.”

Ifs Writing Firsts Wells Enough Helping Stories Choices Asks Perspective Lucky Tough Complicated Shoulders Versions Over You Messy Best Times

Author:Jeannette Walls

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