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“The Violins waltzed. The Cellos and Basses provided accompaniment. The Violas mourned their fate, while the Concertmaster showed off. The Flutes did bird imitations…repeatedly, and the reed instruments had the good taste to admire my jacket. The Trumpets held a parade in honor of our great nation, while the French Horns waxed nostalgic about something or other. The Trombones had too much to drink. The Percussion beat the band, and the Tuba stayed home playing cards with his landlady, the Harp, taking sips of warm milk a blue little cup. “But the Composer is still dead.”

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Daniel Handler

Daniel Handler, born on February 28, 1970, is an accomplished American author known for his unique literary style and thought-provoking themes. His works have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

“Composer” is a word which here means “a person who sits in a room, muttering and humming and figuring out what notes the orchestra is going to play.” This is called composing. But last night, the Composer was not muttering. He was not humming. He was not moving, or even breathing. This is called decomposing.”

Mean Persons Play Lasts Moving Night Rooms Notes Breathing Composer Orchestra Last Night Composing Humming Muttering

Author:Daniel Handler

“Some hurts can never be mended" he said. "No matter how much time passes. They tattoo themselves on our souls”

Said Soul Matter Hurt Tattoo Time Passes

Book:Etched in Silver: An Otherworld Novella (An eSpecial from Berkley)

Source: Etched in Silver: An Otherworld Novella (An eSpecial from Berkley)

“Why are they so sad?” I asked. “Well, they’re dead,” Carter speculated.”

Wells Carter So Sad

Book:The Kane Chronicles, The, Book One: Red Pyramid

Source: The Kane Chronicles, The, Book One: Red Pyramid

“Keep a demon busy, I thought. Right. Maybe he fancies a game of Tiddlywinks.”