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“I used to wait for a sign, she said, before I did anything. Then one night I had a dream & an angel in black tights came to me & said, you can start any time now, & then I asked is this a sign? & the angel started laughing & I woke up. Now, I think the whole world is filled with signs, but if there's no laughter, I know they're not for me.”

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Brian Andreas

Brian Andreas, born on September 17, 1956, is an accomplished American writer known for his unique sense of humor and insightful writing. His works, spanning poetry, novels, and illustrations, have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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