“Sir Gerald Moore: I was at dinner last evening, and halfway through the pudding, this four-year-old child came alone, dragging a little toy cart. And on the cart was a fresh turd. Her own, I suppose. The parents just shook their heads and smiled. I've made a big investment in you, Peter. Time and money, and it's not working. Now, I could just shake my head and smile. But in my house, when a turd appears, we throw it out. We dispose of it. We flush it away. We don't put it on the table and call it caviar.”
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The Bonfire of the Vanities
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Tom Wolfe
Tom Wolfe, an American author born on March 2, 1931, is renowned for his unique writing style and insightful observations of American society and culture. His works often focus on the changes in American society and culture, with a distinctive narrative approach and rich details that depict the diversity and complexity of American society. His notable works include 'The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test' and 'The Right Stuff'. more
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