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“We're all torn between the desire for privacy and the fear of lonliness. We need each other and we need to get away from each other. We need proximity and distance, conversation and silence. We almost always get more of each than we want at any one time.”

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Andy Rooney
Andy Rooney

Andy Rooney was an American writer renowned for his sharp wit and humor. He was a regular contributor to '60 Minutes' on CBS, where he shared his opinions and observations on a wide range of topics. Rooney's writing style was characterized by its conversational tone and his ability to find humor in everyday situations. more

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