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“Writers don't always know what they mean - that's why they write. Their work stands in for them. On the page, the reader meets the authoritative, perfected self; in life, the writer is lumbered with the uncertain, imperfect one.”

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John Lahr

John Lahr, born on July 12, 1941, is an accomplished theater critic. His reviews are renowned for their insightful interpretations and profound understanding of the art of theater. more

“I used to be very self-conscious. I used to wish I was pretty. My cousin Georgia always taught me that if you smile, people will like you. Sometimes people will say something you don't like, and you get angry a bit, but you just smile. You let it go by, even if you really would like to choke 'em. By smiling, I think I've made more friends than if I was the other way.”

People Ifs Thinking Way Made Self Sometimes Used Wish Bits Taught Like You Behavior Conscious Angry Used To Be Ems Cousin Let It Go Self Conscious Choke Georgia My Cousin Just Smile

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“Open your mouth and shut your eyes and see what Zeus will send you.”

Eye Atheism Mouths Positive Atheism Zeus

Author:Aristophanes

“Here's to democracy. May we get the government we deserve.”

May Government Democracy Deserve

Author:Rick Mercer

“Things are pretty good in Canada. We weathered the recession fairly well. And, of course, were up here up living here, we're watching American news and we're constantly saying, wow, it's not as bad as it is in the United States.”

Wells States Courses United United States News Canada Wow Recessions Weathered

Author:Rick Mercer

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