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Quote by Lorrie Moore

“If you're suicidal, and you don't actually kill yourself, you become known as 'wry.”

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In this literary work, the author delves into the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world, using the imagery of bark as a metaphor for resilience and growth. more

Author

Lorrie Moore

Lorrie Moore is an American writer renowned for her short stories. Her work is celebrated for its humor, satire, and profound insights into everyday life. Born on January 13, 1957, Moore graduated from Harvard University, where she began her writing career. more

“If you look at most womens writing, women writers will describe women differently from the way male writers describe women. The details that go into a woman writers description of a female character are, perhaps, a little more judgmental. Theyre looking for certain things, because they know what women do to look a certain way.”

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Author:Lorrie Moore

“Humor comes from the surprise release of some buried tension.”

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“To me, writing is much freer than dancing. With writing, you could do it whenever you wanted. You didnt have to do little exercises and stay in shape. You could have great moments of inspiration that advanced the story. In dance, unless youre going to choreograph things yourself, youre at the service of someone else.”

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Author:Lorrie Moore

“Everything one reads is nourishment of some sort - good food or junk food - and one assumes it all goes in and has its way with your brain cells.”

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Author:Lorrie Moore