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“Being mindful of Aunt Kathy’s presence, I turned to reading the Bible while sitting in the living room. It was my way ofkeeping my aunt at bay. Yet, my facade didn’t sustain me for long. I got called to the dining table anyway. Next, I was told to follow Jerry’s instructions once we left the house.… — Harold Phifer Copy Share Image
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“Mary tried to look reassuring. “It’s a house party, he said,” she directed at the Falconers, “Sir Viktor’s holding a house party… — Susan Rowland Copy Share Image
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The audience wants to be attracted not by the critics, but by a great story. You must deliver to the audience emotion… — Dino De Laurentiis Copy Share Image
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