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“I don't have a copy of my books, and the degree to which I never read them is profound. I never look.”

Quote by Mary Karr

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Mary Karr is an American poet born on January 16, 1955. Her work is known for its raw and candid style, particularly for her memoir poetry. Karr's poetry and prose delve into personal experiences, family relationships, and emotional struggles, which have resonated with readers. more

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“Having a great dad probably permitted me to pal around with guys in a way that some women don't.”

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“I'm doomed to act like myself, even when it's inconvenient!”

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“I tell people not to write too soon about their lives. Writing about yourself too young is loaded with psychological complexities.”

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“When you do try to picture the boys who do ask you out, they're absolutely featureless, like old carvings eroded by centuries of rain and wind.”

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“Mr. Presley has no discernible singing ability . . . For the ear he is an unutterable bore, not nearly so talented as Frank Sinatra back in the latter's rather hysterical days at the Paramount Theater.”

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“The Hindus are busy letting themselves be seen riding in Cadillacs instead of smearing themselves with sandalwood paste and bowing in front of Ganpati. The Moslems would rather miss evening prayer than the new Disney movie. The Buddhists think it's more important to take over in the name of Stalin and Progress than to meditate on the four basic sorrows. And we don't even have to mention Christianity or Judaism.”

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