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Quote by Joyce Carol Oates

“My self is all to me. I don't have any need of you.”

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Joyce Carol Oates is a renowned American author born on June 16, 1938. Her works span various literary forms such as novels, poetry, and drama, known for her unique narrative techniques and profound thematic explorations. more

“I followed him through the halls of the enormous church until we got to the staff's kitchen. He went to the fridge, opened it, and came out with a bottle of bourbon. He poured some into a coffee cup, drank it down, and poured some more. He offered me the bottle. No, thanks. Aren't you supposed to drink vodka? Aren't you supposed to wear a pointy hat and ride on a flying broomstick? Touche, I said.”

Said Church Drink Down And Coffee Flying Enormous Thanks Cups Kitchen Hats Halls Bottles Staff Drank Coffee Cup Vodka Fridges Bourbon Broomsticks

Book:Small Favor: A Novel of the Dresden Files

Source: Small Favor: A Novel of the Dresden Files

“I chuckled to myself and kept walking. The Universe had proven Curran wrong: a person who aggravated him more than me did, in fact, exist.”

Persons Facts Universe Walking Proven Aggravated

Book:Magic Burns

Source: Magic Burns

“'Stress' was the catch-all every pamper-pedlar I spoke to used to explain why healthy women feel the need to be regularly patted, petted and preened into a state of babyish beatification.”

Needs Feels States Used Healthy Stress Spokes

Author:Julie Burchill

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