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“The pleasure of the mulch pile is incomprehensible. I wouldn't care if they just hauled the mulch to the landfill somewhere. Obviously, grass clippings are biodegradable, but when they're bunched together at the landfill, they become badly influenced by other garbage.”

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Paula Poundstone

Paula Poundstone, born on December 29, 1959, is an accomplished American comedian. Her career began in the 1980s, and she gained widespread recognition for her unique humor and sharp wit. Poundstone has appeared on various television shows and comedy clubs, including 'The Tonight Show' and 'Late Night with David Letterman'. She is also a prolific writer, having authored several humorous books. more

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“When I sat down to write I just felt like a geek writing about myself. And then it dawned on me, just because of the way I am, I can't stop talking, and part of the problem is that anything that gets said reminds me of something that happened to me one time, and invariably I cut people off and talk about myself.”

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“President Obama could keep a big map with push pins on it to keep track of how many countries hate us, and when we get down to only half, let's have a ball. I'll blow up the balloons myself.”

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