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My mother refused to give me coloring books as a child. She probably saved me, Because when you think about it, what… — David Lynch Copy Share Image
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I actually had publishers that would encourage me at times to keep it simpler, not pack in so much information, but I'm… — Walker Hayes Copy Share Image
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A book is a door, you know. Always and forever. A book is a door into another place and another heart and… — Catherynne M. Valente Copy Share Image
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I was thrown out of college for cheating on the metaphysics exam; I looked into the soul of the boy sitting next… — Woody Allen Copy Share Image
Most people travel with a good book, but I also keep my agenda with me; I'll flip through the pages and take… — Carolina Herrera Copy Share Image
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