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“There are no happy endings.
Endings are the saddest part,
So just give me a happy middle
And a very happy start.”
― Every Thing on It
Endings are the saddest part,
So just give me a happy middle
And a very happy start.”
― Every Thing on It
“The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status, or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we all believe that we are above-average drivers.”
― Dave Barry Turns 50
― Dave Barry Turns 50
“O, to be sure, we laugh less and play less and wear uncomfortable disguises like adults, but beneath the costume is the child we always are, whose needs are simple, whose daily life is still best described by fairy tales.”
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“Read, read, read. That's all I can say.”
― The Secret of the Old Clock
― The Secret of the Old Clock
“Make your mistakes, take your chances, look silly, but keep on going. Don’t freeze up.”
― You Can't Go Home Again
― You Can't Go Home Again
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