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“I made mistakes and I broke the law and I'm more than willing to pay a price for that. But there's a price beyond that that my children have paid, and that's not what was supposed to happen.”

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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

“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.”

People Way Writing Said I Can Problem Felt Talking Cutting Happened Sat One Time Geek

Author:Paula Poundstone

“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.”

Country Bigs Hate President Half Balls Track Blow Maps President Obama Pins Balloons

Author:Paula Poundstone

“I talk to a lot of librarians, and there's always a steady drumbeat of how libraries are places of community. But a lot of them have also recently - and just in the nick of time - refurbished, because during this economic downturn, people have a tendency to borrow instead of buy.”

People Community Economic Library Tendencies Steady Librarian Downturn Economic Downturn

Author:Paula Poundstone

“I can make things, but I don't cook them, exactly. Like salmon, I can stick that in a pan. Or the other day I made noodles, but they were hard. It never occurred to me to check them; I just stopped cooking them when I felt they were ready. Really, I'm too absentminded.”

Made I Can Hard Felt Ready Cooking Sticks Checks Cooks Salmon Noodles

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