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“There’s no such thing as free kittens.”

Quote by Brian P. Cleary

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Brian P. Cleary

Born on October 1, 1959, Brian P. Cleary is a renowned poet known for his humorous and insightful poetry. His works, often educational in nature, are celebrated for their unique style and have gained popularity among children and parents alike. more

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“I love the semicolon; it's unnecessary, but graceful and sophisticated.”

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“Kids enjoy laughing and are seldom bored when they find something funny. They also ask questions, often to adults, because they understand that the more words they can comprehend about a funny story or a joke, the more they'll enjoy it.”

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“I like all things grammatical, and I had already written several books about parts of speech, and even the alphabet, so everything that makes up a sentence and even a word was covered except for punctuation.”

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“If I have a talent for making some fourth-grader who hates school and reading to hate it a little less, then I have to do the most with what I've been issued.”

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“There is no scientific discoverer, no poet, no painter, no musician, who will not tell you that he found ready made his discovery or poem or picture — that it came to him from outside, and that he did not consciously create it from within.”

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Source: Lectures and Essays