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My granda always told me that fall's the time to root up something you don't want coming back to trouble you.' Kote… — Patrick Rothfuss Copy Share Image
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I have drawn things since I was 6. All that I made before the age of 65 is not worth counting. At… — Hokusai Copy Share Image
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One of my unsung heroes is Erich Mendelsohn. I met him when I was a student and he was a cranky old… — Frank Gehry Copy Share Image
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What i'm trying to tell you," Min said, "is that im going to grow up to be one of those chubby old… — Jennifer Crusie Copy Share Image
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A poor old man held the winning ticket on a half million dollar lottery. Hearing the old man might be surprised at… — Art Linkletter Copy Share Image
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Did you get Mom a birthday present?" Helen asked. "Yes," Gansey replied. "Myself." "The gift that keeps on giving." "I don't think… — Maggie Stiefvater Copy Share Image
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